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Olympic Heroes in Table Tennis Back Home Again: "Unbelievable"
The Olympic Games heroes in table tennis have returned home and three floors of fans gathered to welcome them. I want to continue and take more medals for Sweden in different championships, says silver hero Truls Möregårdh to TT.
Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue
After the Olympic Games success, the table tennis players agree that they want Jörgen Persson to remain as the national team captain. He's more than welcome to stay, says Anton Källberg.
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.
Persson on the future after the success: "We'll see"
He has led Sweden to medal success in Paris. But after the Olympic Games, Jörgen Persson's contract as national team captain in table tennis expires.
Swedish Olympic Silver: "Should be Extremely Proud"
The Chinese wall shook. But it stood firm.
Sweden's secret weapon is sitting on the bench
The Swedish players have never beaten China in a championship final. But Jörgen Persson has – and that has significance.
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.
Sweden believes in the upset: "Like tearing down a wall"
To defeat China's table tennis masters in a team final is almost impossible. Jörgen Persson has done it three times.
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.
"Källberg: 'An evening I'll remember for the rest of my life'"
The hours in Arena Paris Sud, Anton Källberg will never forget. And who does? Heroics, thrill, incredible drama.
Sweden reaches Olympic Games final after incredible table tennis drama
Sometimes it takes 24 years between Swedish Olympic Games medals in table tennis. Sometimes just a few days.
Sweden reaches Olympics semi-finals – the king celebrates with the team
King Carl XVI Gustaf missed Truls Möregårdh's latest Olympic Games final. He can get a new chance on Friday.
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.
This Olympic silver is a sensation
Truls Möregårdh was in the World Championship final already three years ago. So why is the Olympic Games silver such a sensation? Here is the 22-year-old's journey from super talent to Olympic Games medalist.
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.
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.
Persson waited with his advice: "Don't put pressure"
Jörgen Persson had something important to say to Truls Möregårdh. But he didn't dare do it before the Olympic Games semifinal.
"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 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 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.
The criticism of Möregårdh's schedule: "Gets irritated"
The schedule in men's singles in the Olympic Games receives criticism from former top player Ulf "Tickan" Carlsson. Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh is forced to play another match the same day after the major upset – but takes it calmly.
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