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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 Table Tennis Back Home Again: "Unbelievable"

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

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.

Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue

Olympic Hero: "We've wanted to get into the people's home"

He has tried to keep himself away from social media. Nevertheless, the table tennis fever in Sweden has not passed Kristian Karlsson by.

Olympic Hero: "We've wanted to get into the people's home"

Olympic hero wants to party with Åberg: "Talk about a party"

The Olympic Games hero Truls Möregårdh is looking forward to meeting the people back home in Eslöv and is happy to party together with Ludvig Åberg. The golf star has revealed that he is planning a party.

Olympic hero wants to party with Åberg: "Talk about a party"

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"

J-O: "Will have many good Olympic Games ahead"

After the Olympic silver in the team event, it is clear that Sweden for the first time ever takes double Olympic medals in table tennis. And legend J-O Waldner believes that it was far from the last success for Swedish table tennis.

J-O: "Will have many good Olympic Games ahead"

Swedish Olympic Silver: "Should be Extremely Proud"

The Chinese wall shook. But it stood firm.

Swedish Olympic Silver: "Should be Extremely Proud"

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"

Olympic Hero: "Thinking of my poor parents"

Kristian Karlsson turned 33 on Tuesday and was celebrated by his teammates. The day after, he received the finest of all gifts – the chance to win the Olympic Games gold.

Olympic Hero: "Thinking of my poor parents"

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.

Sweden believes in the upset: "Like tearing down a wall"

Set: Sweden faces China in the Olympic Games final

Will the blue-yellow table tennis heroes take Olympic Games gold in the team competition, the trio Truls Möregårdh, Anton Källberg, and Kristian Karlsson must achieve a rarely seen feat. In Friday's final, the powerhouse China awaits.

Set: Sweden faces China in the Olympic Games final

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"

"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.

"Källberg: 'An evening I'll remember for the rest of my life'"

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 Olympic Games final after incredible table tennis drama

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.

Sweden reaches Olympics semi-finals – the king celebrates with the team

Sweden advances despite tired Truls: "Slept for an hour"

He had hardly slept a wink, the poor guy. The day after the Olympic Games silver, Truls Möregårdh still managed to help Sweden's table tennis men to the quarterfinals in the team competition.

Sweden advances despite tired Truls: "Slept for an hour"

Möregårdh wins – nightmare opponent awaits

The Swedish table tennis star Truls Möregårdh did exactly what he was supposed to in his opening singles match at the Olympics. .

Möregårdh wins – nightmare opponent awaits

Facing the World Number One - "Maximum Resistance"

The draw was a real nightmare for Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg in the Olympic table tennis. If they survive the first round, they will face the toughest possible opponent.

Facing the World Number One - "Maximum Resistance"

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"

Ten new names are clear for the Olympics in Paris. On Friday, among others, sprinter Henrik Larsson, who finished fourth in the 100 metres at the European Championship, received clearance from the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).

Sprinter confirmed for the Olympics: "Completely unbelievable"