The success train Truls Möregårdh honks, now he is at his first Olympic final in table tennis. He has previously been in the WC final in 2021 where he won a silver.
It has been a long time since Sweden had such success in table tennis, and there is talk that Möregårdh could be Sweden’s biggest splash in the Olympics in Paris 2024.
The audience loves Truls Möregårdh
In table tennis, it is unusual to show nervousness, joy and anger. Sports are usually pretty quiet. But not when the Swedish shooting star Truls Möregårdh is playing.
Möregårdh has become a viewer favorite in the Olympics after he showed his great range of emotions during the competition.
On his Instagram, people flock to show their support. The latest photo taken after he won the Olympic semi-final has over 1,100 comments.
Here are some comments:
“Have suddenly become a table tennis fan! Benched on Sunday”
“Brother you made me start checking ping pong”
“You take the gold Truls! Fight”
Many people show their support for Truls in the comments section. Photo: Screenshot/Instagram/Moregardhtruls
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That’s what Truls wants from the king
There is definitely Truls fever. But what does the king think of the noise?
King Carl Gustaf is, as you know, very interested in sports. He likes to show himself in a sports context, especially when it comes to cross-country skiing, hockey and motor sports.
He has also encouraged the table tennis player JO Waldner to the Olympic gold in 1992.
Now Truls Möregårdh wants to see the king’s support at the upcoming Olympic final.
– This is the biggest shock we get this Olympics. I can’t figure it out myself. I will need the king’s support in the stands, says Möregårdh Sportbladet.
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Hovet: “The plan is to…”
According to Hovet, the royal couple have planned to travel to the Olympics in Paris on Monday, but Trul’s final will be played the day before, on Sunday.
– The plan is to come on Monday, but of course they have followed all the Swedes and all the medals that have been won with great interest, says Hovet’s information manager Margaret Thorgrenand continues:
– I cannot answer whether the plan has changed. The plan is for them to arrive on Monday. There is quite a long planning ahead with great organization all around. They are officially in Paris as of Monday. I can only say what I know. They have already followed today’s match and are very, very happy for Truls.
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