The union had been informed that he was convicted of minor drug offenses in 2023.
– I understand very well that this creates an unsustainable situation for my employer who did not know this. In consultation with SBTF, I have come to the conclusion that I leave the assignment. I am also grateful for the support they show now and continue, says Tobias Bergman.
The union describes it all as a shock.
– As an employer, SBTF will now focus on supporting Tobias so that he gets healthy and can get out of this personal tragedy, says Thomas Buza, secretary general of the Swedish Table Tennis Association.
Peter Blomqvist will take over in the short term as the national team.