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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

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

Möregårdh Falls Short in Thrilling WTT Quarterfinal Against Franziska

Truls Möregårdh is eliminated from the WTT tournament in South Korean Incheon. German Patrick Franziska won the quarterfinal match with 4–3 in sets.

Möregårdh Falls Short in Thrilling WTT Quarterfinal Against Franziska

Truls Möregårdh Reaches Quarterfinals at World Table Tennis Championship

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh is clear for the quarterfinals in the World Championship tournament in South Korea. The Swedish world number seven beat German Benedikt Duda with 3–0 in sets in the second round.

Truls Möregårdh Reaches Quarterfinals at World Table Tennis Championship

Möregårdh Cruises to Second Round in WTT Champions Tournament

Truls Möregårdh had no problem whatsoever in advancing to the second round of the WTT Champions tournament in Incheon, South Korea. The Swedish table tennis star eliminated Japanese Yukija Uda in three straight sets – 11–7, 11–3, 12–10.

Möregårdh Cruises to Second Round in WTT Champions Tournament

Jörgen Persson Takes on New Role as Saudi Arabia's Table Tennis Coach

After the Olympic Games success, Jörgen Persson ended his tenure as the national team captain for the Swedish table tennis team. Now he has signed with controversial Saudi Arabia.

Jörgen Persson Takes on New Role as Saudi Arabia's Table Tennis Coach

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"