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Swedish Duo Exits World Championship Doubles in Quarterfinals

Kristian Karlsson and Mattias Falck were knocked out in the quarterfinals of the doubles tournament at the World Championship in Doha. The Swedish pair thus leave the championship without a medal.
Swedish Duo Exits World Championship Doubles in Quarterfinals

Linda Bergström Reflects on Emotional World Championship Exit

Table tennis veteran Linda Bergström was devastated after being eliminated in the World Championship in Doha. It's tough when you have the feeling that this life takes a little more than what it gives for the moment, says the 30-year-old to Radiosporten.
Linda Bergström Reflects on Emotional World Championship Exit

Sweden's Mixed Doubles Teams Out in World Championship Round of 16

There will be no Swedish medal in mixed doubles in the World Championship in Doha. Both Stina Källberg/Kristian Karlsson and Linda Bergström/Mattias Falck were eliminated in the round of 16.
Sweden's Mixed Doubles Teams Out in World Championship Round of 16

Truls Möregårdh Wins in Straight Sets at Table Tennis World Championship

Day two of the Table Tennis World Championship in Doha, Qatar – and time for the big star Truls Möregårdh to enter the singles tournament. It became a victory in four straight sets for the Swede, against the Austrian Andreas Levenko.
Truls Möregårdh Wins in Straight Sets at Table Tennis World Championship

Swedish Table Tennis Duo Möregårdh and Källberg Advance in World Championship

Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg entered the doubles tournament of the World Championship in table tennis with confidence. The Swedish duo took home the first match against the Mexican team Madrid/Castro in straight sets, and are easily advancing.
Swedish Table Tennis Duo Möregårdh and Källberg Advance in World Championship

SVT to Broadcast Truls Möregårdh's Quest for World Championship Gold

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh is hunting for a World Championship medal in Doha. It is now clear that SVT is broadcasting the championship and making a major investment in table tennis for the next four years.
SVT to Broadcast Truls Möregårdh's Quest for World Championship Gold

Sweden's Table Tennis Stars Face New Olympic Challenge: Mixed Teams in 2028

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh and company will not get the chance to defend their OS silver from Paris. A mixed team event is being introduced instead at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Sweden's Table Tennis Stars Face New Olympic Challenge: Mixed Teams in 2028

The World Number One Too Tough – Källberg Knocked Out

Last Swedish player in the grand smash table tennis tournament, Anton Källberg, had nothing to set against world number one Wang Chuqin in the quarterfinals. I lost because he was much better, no discussion about it, says Källberg.
The World Number One Too Tough – Källberg Knocked Out

Table Tennis Star Advances – Now Awaits the World Number One

It took a tough five-setter to knock out a "spectacular" Japanese player. Now, table tennis star Anton Källberg will likely need to bring out something completely extra.
Table Tennis Star Advances – Now Awaits the World Number One

Table Tennis Star Anton Källberg Advances – Faces "Spectacular" Japanese Opponent

The first hurdle is passed. Anton Källberg was clearly relieved after the victory against home player Izaac Quek in this year's first tournament on the World Championship tour.
Table Tennis Star Anton Källberg Advances – Faces "Spectacular" Japanese Opponent

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.
The People's Favorite

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

The moment when he and Lovisa Karlsson took the OS bronze last summer is still fresh in memory. But when Anton Dahlberg shows his medal, it looks like something he's picked up at a flea market.
The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

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?

Thousands queue after success: "There is great anxiety"

After the Olympic Games successes last summer, table tennis and beach volleyball are experiencing an explosive interest. Thousands of young people are queuing up to start playing, while hall times are lacking in the major cities.
Thousands queue after success: "There is great anxiety"

Won the Swedish meeting – Möregårdh to European Championship semi

Together they made it to the European Championship final in doubles. Then Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg faced each other in the singles tournament's quarterfinal.
Won the Swedish meeting – Möregårdh to European Championship semi

Won the Swedish battle: "Rather beat someone else"

Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg have both advanced to the singles tournament in the European Championship in table tennis. Källberg did so by winning the Swedish clash against Kristian Karlsson, 4–1 in sets.
Won the Swedish battle: "Rather beat someone else"

The Swedish table tennis gold team close to new European Championship medal

It's starting to smell like a Swedish European Championship medal in table tennis. All three Swedish doubles pairs are one match away from a secured bronze in Linz.
The Swedish table tennis gold team close to new European Championship medal

Truls Möregårdh won in the European Championship premiere

Olympic silver medalist Truls Möregårdh won his first match in the European Championship in Austrian Linz with a clear 4–0 in sets. After having showcased his tennis strokes.
Truls Möregårdh won in the European Championship premiere

Swedish medal miss at the European Championship – after a promising start

Both Swedish pairs in men's doubles are advancing to the round of 16 in the European Championship in table tennis in Linz, Austria. It went worse in mixed doubles.
Swedish medal miss at the European Championship – after a promising start

Olympic hero's criticism: "All too tough a schedule"

Many and long trips. Truls Möregårdh is critical of the table tennis competition schedule.
Olympic hero's criticism: "All too tough a schedule"

Möregårdh turned it around – on to Beijing

Truls Möregårdh has advanced to the round of 16 in the WTT Grand Smash in Beijing. But the table tennis star's victory over Sora Matsushima was long in coming.
Möregårdh turned it around – on to Beijing

After Olympic Success - Here is Sweden's Team for the European Championship

The Olympic Games in Paris became a great success for Swedish table tennis. Now it is clear which ten players will travel to the individual European Championship in Linz, Austria.
After Olympic Success - Here is Sweden's Team for the European Championship

Persson quits despite Olympic success

Jörgen Persson is leaving the role as national team captain for the men's table tennis team. After four successful years, the energy is gone, says the 58-year-old.
Persson quits despite Olympic success

After a tough start – Möregårdh turned it around to victory

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh continues to show fine form after the OS success in Paris. The blue-yellow world elite is further to the quarterfinals in the major tournament WTT Champions in Macao.
After a tough start – Möregårdh turned it around to victory
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