Truls Möregårdh has become the first table tennis player to win Sweden’s Jerring Prize since its establishment in 1979. The achievement came during Monday’s Sports Gala, where the sport celebrated a double success with Jörgen Persson named Coach of the Year.
Möregårdh’s victory in the public vote follows his historic Olympic performance, where he ended Sweden’s 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 people’s 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…
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