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After the Star Exodus – Review of the Rules

The Chinese superstars Fan Zhendong, Ma Long and Chen Meng dropped out of the table tennis world tour due to the rules. Now, a working group is being set up to gather the players' opinions and review the rules.

After the Star Exodus – Review of the Rules

After the star withdrawal – meeting about the rules

Another Chinese world star stops competing on the table tennis world tour. The double Olympic Games gold medalist and three-time singles World Champion Ma Long is quitting.

After the star withdrawal – meeting about the rules

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"

Swedish Olympic Silver: "Should be Extremely Proud"

The Chinese wall shook. But it stood firm.

Swedish Olympic Silver: "Should be Extremely Proud"

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