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Swedish Table Tennis Celebrates Historic Night at Sports Gala

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Published in Table Tennis
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 02:41

Truls Möregårdh has become the first table tennis player to win Swedens Jerring Prize since its establishment in 1979. The achievement came during Mondays Sports Gala, where the sport celebrated a double success with Jörgen Persson named Coach of the Year.

Möregårdhs victory in the public vote follows his historic Olympic performance, where he ended Swedens 24-year wait for a table tennis medal. His remarkable run to silver included a stunning victory over world number one Wang Chuqin. He finished ahead of Olympic champions Armand Duplantis (pole vault), Sarah Sjöström (swimming), and beach volleyball duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig in the peoples prize voting.

In an emotional acceptance speech, Möregårdh expressed gratitude to his supporters and paid special tribute to his parents. I am really in shock, he said. I want to thank all of Sweden for the incredible support this year; it has been absolutely fantastic. It is so fun to see all the table tennis fever that has been created in Sweden.

The evenings success continued as former national team captain Jörgen Persson was recognised for his outstanding year as mens national team coach. Under his guidance, Sweden not only secured Möregårdhs individual silver but also made history with their first-ever medal in the mens team event.

Speaking after receiving the award, Persson reflected on his journey: I stood here 24 years ago and received an award as a team player. And now Im standing here again, but this time as a leader. I could hardly have dreamed of that.

Persson acknowledged the crucial role of his team members, including Kristian Karlsson, Anton Källberg, and Truls Möregårdh, as well as Mattias Falck, physiotherapist Mikael Holm, and assistant coach Jon Persson in achieving this recognition.

This double success at Swedens most prestigious sports awards ceremony underlines the current strength of table tennis in the country.

The ITTF congratulates both Truls Möregårdh and Jörgen Persson on their well-deserved recognition.

Source: sbtf.se 

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