The table tennis world is buzzing with excitement! Olympic and world champion Fan Zhendong has made the bold decision to leave China for a season and compete in Europe. On May 31, 2025 , the Table Tennis Bundesliga (TTBL) confirmed that 1. FC Saarbrücken-TT had secured what many are calling a sensational signing. Fan Zhendong, just 28 years old, will now play a full season in the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the Champions League. At Saarbrücken’s season launch event on August 27, 2025 , Fan expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge. He said he was eager to learn in a different environment and help his team compete for trophies. Saarbrücken’s team manager, Nicolas Barrois , described the move as a historic milestone for the club and for European table tennis, saying that one of the most successful players of the last decade was now part of their roster. A Rocky Start in Germany On August 31, 2025 , Fan made his highly anticipated debut in the Bundesliga. His team, Saarb...

https://youtu.be/6bzEYuClMJQ Europe Smash – Sweden 2025 delivered some of the most breathtaking table tennis action of the year. For 11 unforgettable days in Malmö, fans witnessed shocking upsets, thrilling rallies, and the rise of new stars. But no story shone brighter than that of Truls Moregard , the local hero who conquered the world's best. In a dream finale at Renaissance ⚜ Arena, Moregard stunned World No.1 Lin Shidong to win his first-ever WTT Grand Smash title , right in front of an ecstatic home crowd. It was more than just a win—it was a career-defining moment that marked the Swede’s first victory over the Chinese ace. Against All Odds Statistically, this wasn’t supposed to happen. Lin Shidong had an 83% win rate in WTT events and dominated attacking players with an 80% success rate . Moregard, by contrast, had only a 12% win record against Chinese players going into the final. But this was no ordinary day. Truls executed a perfect tactical plan and never let th...

  The 2025 edition of WTT Europe Smash – Sweden came to a sensational close on Sunday night, with two unforgettable singles finals that rewrote table tennis history. On the women’s side, World No.1 Sun Yingsha added yet another prestigious title to her glittering career, overcoming Wang Manyu in a breathtaking 6-game thriller: 11-9, 11-9, 5-11, 10-12, 11-6, 11-5. But the story of the night belonged to Truls Möregårdh , the charismatic Swedish superstar and proud Olympiacos player, who pulled off the impossible. In one of the most dramatic finals ever witnessed, Truls defeated the world’s top seed Lin Shidong 4-3 (11-8, 8-11, 12-10, 11-8, 4-11, 11-13, 11-9) and made history as the first European ever to lift a WTT Grand Smash Men’s Singles title. The final point of the match seemed like it would never end. A rally of breathtaking athleticism and nerve, where Möregårdh showed just why he is considered a table tennis genius. His coolness under pressure, his trademark flair, an...

  The penultimate day of table tennis action has arrived at Europe Smash – Sweden 2025 , promising breathtaking battles for the titles and semifinal clashes at the iconic Malmö Arena. Fans can expect drama, surprises, and unforgettable moments as the competition reaches its climax. Wong Chun Ting & Chan Baldwin vs Lin Shidong & Huang Youzheng – Men’s Doubles Final | 13:00 (GMT+2) The day kicks off on Renaissance ⚜ Arena with the Men’s Doubles final . Hong Kong’s Wong Chun Ting and Chan Baldwin are ready to challenge the Chinese favorites Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng . Lin is already on a high, having captured the Mixed Doubles title with Kuai Man , and is chasing his second crown of the event. But Wong and Chan have proven themselves as giant killers, stunning top seeds An Jaehyun and Lim Jonghoon in the quarterfinals. With strong momentum and fearless play, the duo will be a real threat to Lin and Huang in what promises to be a fiery clash. 👉 Could we witness an...