The world's biggest sport

At the same time, his success reminds us of something that is often forgotten: table tennis is one of the world's biggest sports in terms of the number of players and national federations. With hundreds of millions of players, especially in Asia, it is clear that the sport has a global reach that few other sports can match. The high level of interest is particularly evident in safe betting sites without a Swedish licence which often offer extensive coverage of table tennis. As a new player, you can also take advantage of welcome offers in the form of odds bonuses and extra money to play for.

Fabulous success in Europe Smash

Truls Möregårdh's career has already been marked by remarkable achievements, but few moments have been as symbolic as his victory in the first edition of the WTT Europe Smash in Malmö. In front of a boiling home crowd, the then world number seven defeated Chinese world number one Lin Shidong in a dramatic seven-set final - a match that will never be forgotten. Winning a Grand Smash on home soil is more than a personal victory; it is a clear message to the international elite. Chinese dominance, which has long seemed unshakeable, has a new and unpredictable challenger.
This achievement builds on previous triumphs such as the 2021 World Championship silver medal and the 2024 Olympic silver medal in Paris. These successes have created something of a "Möregårdh-mania" in Sweden, where his intense playing style and emotional expression make him a crowd favourite even far beyond the country's borders.

Technique, temperament and crowd-pleasing flair

What makes Möregårdh unique, and so appreciated by the audience, is his highly technical and almost unconventional style of play. He combines lightning-fast reflexes and an aggressive forehand with an ability to turn defence into attack in an instant. A key part of his unique approach is his specially designed racket: he plays with the hexagonal the Cybershape frame from STIGA. This untraditional shape, which he helped develop, makes him difficult to read for most opponents. The main difference is that the shape provides a larger optimal hitting surface (sweet spot) further out in the corners, which facilitates blocking and counterplay close to the table. In addition, the flat edges of the frame give him a more accurate reference point to control the angle of the racket when serving and returning.

Where the Chinese style is often characterised by cold precision and methodology, Möregårdh plays with flair - a kind of artistic impatience. He shows emotion, lets loose, and offers drama that makes the sport alive and accessible to new audiences. His ability to combine showmanship and sharpness makes him an important ambassador for the commercial future of table tennis in the West.
The road to an established world leader
Despite wins against world number ones and medals in the biggest championships, the next step remains: to establish a stable position among the top three in the world. The table tennis season is long, intense and physically demanding, and Möregårdh's explosive style of play has occasionally led to loss of form and minor injuries.
To cement his place as a regular gold medallist at both the World Championships and the Olympics will require not only continued technical development, but also the ability to win the everyday matches against opponents just below the top tier. But with his youth, curiosity and willingness to push the boundaries of the game, it feels like a matter of time.

Truls Möregårdh is more than a Swedish star. He is a phenomenon in the making - proof that table tennis, when played with passion and personality, is as much culture as sport. Truls is also contributing to future generations of great players through the Table Tennis Federation's developing new talent.