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Möregårdh eliminated in China – the world number two was too tough

In the Olympic Games, Truls Möregårdh stood for a bravura victory against Wang Chuqin, the world's number one. But this time, on Wang's home turf, the Chinese player was too strong.

Möregårdh eliminated in China – the world number two was too tough

J-O on Möregårdh's fiasco: "His toughest time"

Truls Möregårdh was sensationally eliminated in the major tournament in Singapore. All the commotion after the silver success in the Olympic Games has affected the Jerring Prize winner, believes ping-pong legend Jan-Ove Waldner.

J-O on Möregårdh's fiasco: "His toughest time"

Special match for Möregårdh: "My best friend"

It was a special match for table tennis star Truls Möregårdh on Tuesday evening. He defeated his close friend David Andersson – who has returned after several years of cancer treatment.

Special match for Möregårdh: "My best friend"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Möregårdh receives hate comments: "Sending knife emojis"

Truls Möregårdh mesmerized large parts of Sweden during the Olympic Games when he took double silver medals, one individual and one in team. Despite this, the 22-year-old has received hate online after the achievement summer.

Möregårdh receives hate comments: "Sending knife emojis"

All of Sweden's Olympic medals in Paris

Eleven medals, including four gold medals, was Sweden's result in the Olympic Games in Paris. The best result in a summer Olympic Games since Sydney 2000.

All of Sweden's Olympic medals in Paris

The Silver Medalist's Promise: "We Will Tear It Down"

It was a long time since Sweden was so close to breaking down the Chinese ping-pong wall. China's superstar Ma Long is impressed by the new generation of blue-yellow table tennis stars.

The Silver Medalist's Promise: "We Will Tear It Down"

Möregårdh: "Will try to put pressure on the Chinese"

The weeks in Paris will be hard to forget. Today, Truls Möregårdh is playing his second Olympic Games final in five days.

Möregårdh: "Will try to put pressure on the Chinese"

The Legends' Tributes: "Bigger than Trul's Final"

Jan-Ove Waldner and Mikael Appelgren praise the Swedish table tennis players after the heroic turnaround in the team semifinal against Japan in Paris. The biggest thing that has happened here in the Olympic Games for Sweden's part.

The Legends' Tributes: "Bigger than Trul's Final"

J-O on Truls' status in China: "Incredible respect"

J-O Waldner is almost invincible in China, after having dominated the world of table tennis for several years. Now the table tennis legend believes that Möregårdh's status in the sport's "Mecca" will become similar.

J-O on Truls' status in China: "Incredible respect"

Möregårdh on the silver: "The biggest thing that's going to happen"

Truls Möregårdh only managed to tear down half of the Chinese wall in Paris. Fan Zhendong was too tough in the Olympic Games final.

Möregårdh on the silver: "The biggest thing that's going to happen"

After the Shock – Möregårdh Aims for Olympic Gold

The tears are dried and the sights are set. Truls Möregårdh is going for Olympic Games gold when he faces the Chinese player Fan Zhendong.

After the Shock – Möregårdh Aims for Olympic Gold

"Möregårdh: 'What We're Crying About Right Now'"

Shocked and tears flowed like never before. Truls Möregårdh didn't understand what was happening in Paris.

"Möregårdh: 'What We're Crying About Right Now'"

Möregårdh to OS semi: "What I've done is incredible"

Sweden has not taken an Olympic Games medal in table tennis for 24 years. But Truls Möregårdh is very close now.

Möregårdh to OS semi: "What I've done is incredible"

Möregårdh against Sweden-slayer in Olympic quarterfinal: "Uneasy"

Truls Möregårdh has given Sweden a dose of table tennis fever. But tonight's Olympic Games quarterfinal opponent Omar Assar gives no good vibes.

Möregårdh against Sweden-slayer in Olympic quarterfinal: "Uneasy"

J-O: "The biggest upset in history at an Olympic Games"

Victory against the Chinese world champion Wang Chuqin – in an Olympic tournament. Table tennis legend Jan-Ove Waldner holds back nothing when he puts Swede Truls Möregårdh's triumph in Paris into a larger perspective.

J-O: "The biggest upset in history at an Olympic Games"

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner

The volleyball player Isabelle Haak is the recipient of this year's Victoria Prize. It meant an intense day with ceremonies, far from her normal sports routine.

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner