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Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Table tennis legend Jörgen Persson's new job in Saudi Arabia cannot solely be seen as "sportswashing". It is a side effect of the authoritarian regime's attempt to maintain its geopolitical power, according to researcher Anna Vidén.
Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Jörgen Persson Takes on New Role as Saudi Arabia's Table Tennis Coach

After the Olympic Games success, Jörgen Persson ended his tenure as the national team captain for the Swedish table tennis team. Now he has signed with controversial Saudi Arabia.
Jörgen Persson Takes on New Role as Saudi Arabia's Table Tennis Coach

The Association on the Conflict with Möregårdh: "Great Sorrow"

Truls Möregårdh and the Swedish Table Tennis Association are in conflict. Now the association is commenting on the criticism from the star.
The Association on the Conflict with Möregårdh: "Great Sorrow"

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Armand Duplantis was awarded twice at the Sports Gala. The pole vault star took home both the Male Athlete of the Year and the Performance of the Year, after having had a fantastic 2024 behind him.
After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"

Sarah Sjöström's successful coach Antonio Lutula was denied a nomination at the Sports Gala. Something that this summer's double Olympic Games gold medalist is critical of.
Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"

After the Olympic Success – the Duo Can Be Awarded at the Sports Gala

David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig won Olympic Games gold in beach volleyball last summer. Now they are nominated for the prize Team of the Year at the Sports Gala.
After the Olympic Success – the Duo Can Be Awarded at the Sports Gala

He becomes the new national team captain for table tennis

Tobias Bergman succeeds Jörgen Persson as national team captain for the Swedish table tennis men. .
He becomes the new national team captain for table tennis
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