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Table Tennis Star Truls Möregårdh in Conflict with Swedish Federation

The conflict between world star Truls Möregårdh and the table tennis federation has left deep scars. The federation speaks of "threats and harassment", the risk of losing millions in sponsorship money and a "planned attack".

Table Tennis Star Truls Möregårdh in Conflict with Swedish Federation

The Shock: National Team Captain Resigns

The Swedish national team captain in table tennis, Tobias Bergman, is leaving with immediate effect. "I have, in consultation with the Swedish Table Tennis Federation, come to the conclusion that I am leaving the assignment", he says to the federation's website.

The Shock: National Team Captain Resigns

Möregårdh on the conflict: "It's about safety"

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh breaks the silence about the conflict that has arisen between the Olympic silver medalist and the Swedish Table Tennis Association. "Performing table tennis at a world level is much about security", writes Truls Möregårdh in an SMS to SVT.

Möregårdh on the conflict: "It's about safety"

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"

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