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Möregårdh eliminated in China – the world number two was too tough

In the Olympic Games, Truls Möregårdh stood for a bravura victory against Wang Chuqin, the world's number one. But this time, on Wang's home turf, the Chinese player was too strong.

Möregårdh eliminated in China – the world number two was too tough

Shocked Möregårdh advances: "Nervous all the time"

Truls Möregårdh against Dang Qiu – the world's seventh-ranked against the world's ninth-ranked. Then the Swedish table tennis star offered a demolition.

Shocked Möregårdh advances: "Nervous all the time"

After the Captain's Resignation – Möregårdh Continues in China

After the sudden resignation of the national team captain, the national team stars delivered on the World Table Tennis Tour. Both Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg advanced to the quarterfinals in Chinese Chongqing.

After the Captain's Resignation – Möregårdh Continues in China

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 after the gold: "Rather talk ping-pong"

After the final victory against Anton Källberg, Truls Möregårdh became the first male player to win five consecutive Swedish Championship titles. The 23-year-old did not want to talk about the conflict with the Table Tennis Association after the historic gold in Uppsala.

Möregårdh after the gold: "Rather talk ping-pong"

Möregårdh on the conflict: "I've said my piece"

In the shadow of the controversy with the association, table tennis star Truls Möregårdh arrived to play in the Swedish Championship in Uppsala. But the conflict seems not to be resolved yet.

Möregårdh on the conflict: "I've said my piece"

Despite the conflict – Möregårdh plays the Swedish Championship

Olympic Games silver medalist Truls Möregårdh is in conflict with the Swedish Table Tennis Association and it was uncertain for a while whether the 23-year-old would play this weekend's Swedish Championship in Uppsala. Now, however, he will play after all.

Despite the conflict – Möregårdh plays the Swedish Championship

The Association on the Conflict with Möregårdh: "Great Sorrow"

Truls Möregårdh and the Swedish Table Tennis Association are in conflict. Now the association is commenting on the criticism from the star.

The Association on the Conflict with Möregårdh: "Great Sorrow"

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"

Möregårdh knocked out after booing in the semifinal

It didn't become a revenge from the final loss last year. Truls Möregårdh fell in the semifinal of the European Top 16 against the three-time reigning champion Darko Jorgic.

Möregårdh knocked out after booing in the semifinal

Despite the Conflict – Möregårdh Reaches the Semifinal

Truls Möregårdh is in an infected conflict with the Swedish Table Tennis Association, according to Skånska Dagbladet. It seems, however, not to disturb the star.

Despite the Conflict – Möregårdh Reaches the Semifinal

Möregårdh in conflict - threatened by the association

The Jerring Award winner Truls Möregårdh is in an infected conflict with the Swedish Table Tennis Association. According to Möregårdh's father, the association has threatened to stop the star from participating in the European Championship games this autumn.

Möregårdh in conflict - threatened by the association

Möregårdh advances – despite tough start

On Friday, Truls Möregårdh began his quest for revenge after last year's final loss in the European Championship Top 16. In the quarterfinals, the world number seven advanced – despite a tough start.

Möregårdh advances – despite tough start

J-O on Möregårdh's fiasco: "His toughest time"

Truls Möregårdh was sensationally eliminated in the major tournament in Singapore. All the commotion after the silver success in the Olympic Games has affected the Jerring Prize winner, believes ping-pong legend Jan-Ove Waldner.

J-O on Möregårdh's fiasco: "His toughest time"

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

Möregårdh advances – after verbal exchange

Olympic silver medalist Truls Möregårdh is advancing to the main tournament on the World Tour in Singapore – after major problems. After an argument in the fifth and decisive set against Romanian Ovidiu Ionescu, the Swedish world number seven could win in the first round with 3–2.

Möregårdh advances – after verbal exchange

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

Duplantis opens up for table tennis duel: "We'll solve it"

Olympic Games gold and three world records were not enough for Armand Duplantis to take home the Jerring Prize 2024. So what does the pole vault star actually need? I can only hope that no one like Truls comes along and does something impressive, he says.

Duplantis opens up for table tennis duel: "We'll solve it"

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

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Armand Duplantis was awarded twice at the Sports Gala. The pole vault star took home both the Male Athlete of the Year and the Performance of the Year, after having had a fantastic 2024 behind him.

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

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"

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