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Moregard’s Magic: How Truls Took Down World No.1 Lin Shidong in Malmö
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 the pressure shake his focus. From the very first point, he came out swinging, identifying every slight opportunity to go on the attack—especially on loose half-long pushes.
“You’re either aggressive with what you quickly identify or he controls the opportunity.”
— Truls Moregard
Controlling the Rhythm
Moregard’s genius was not just in power—it was in timing and rhythm. At 9–7 in Game 1, after a fierce rally, he threw in a delicate backspin return off Lin’s short serve, taking control. Then at 10–8, after Lin’s slow spinny flick, Truls countered with a flat backhand punch to steal the first game.
Throughout the match, he varied the tempo with sudden blocks, heavy topspins, and deceptive soft shots—all designed to disrupt Lin’s pace.
“A player like Lin doesn’t really have weaknesses… So variation was one of my focuses.”
— Truls Moregard
Whether it was a fast backhand punch or a slow forehand loop, Truls kept Lin guessing and forced errors at crucial stages.
The Forehand Weapon
One of Truls’ deadliest tools was his inside-out forehand topspin, executed from the backhand side. It often caught Lin off guard and either ended the point outright or gave Moregard the upper hand.
His serve setup was critical. At 9–7 in the sixth game, Truls delivered a wide sidespin-topspin serve to Lin’s backhand, which naturally forced a cross-court flick. Truls anticipated it, stepped around, and hammered a forehand to close the point.
“The game is more or less 50% serve and 50% receive… If you do either badly, you lose.”
— Truls Moregard
The Final Point
The final rally had everything: speed, control, chaos, and pure adrenaline. Moregard served long and fast to Lin’s backhand and stayed aggressive throughout the point, even as Lin fell deeper behind the table. It was relentless offense—and it paid off.
“At one point I thought maybe I’d play one short. But I told myself: stay aggressive on everything. So I just kept going.”
— Truls Moregard
A Fairytale Ending
The Swedish crowd erupted as their champion raised the trophy. This wasn’t just a personal milestone—it was a moment of national pride. Truls Moregard proved that even against the world’s best, belief, tactics, and bravery can win the day.
Next stop? China Smash 2025—and the world will be watching.
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One Year Ago: The First Para Table Tennis Medals Were Awarded in Paris 2024
One year ago today, history was made at South Paris Arena 4 as the first Paralympic Para table tennis gold medals in doubles competition since 1976 were awarded. It was a night filled with emotion, drama, and outstanding performances that redefined the stage of Paralympic sport.
The evening was dominated by China, who claimed both doubles titles in commanding fashion. Huang Wenjuan and Jin Yucheng opened the medal ceremonies by winning Class 14 Women’s Doubles gold, overcoming Germany’s Stephanie Grebe and Juliane Wolf in a thrilling four-game battle (11-4, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8).
For 16-year-old Jin Yucheng, making her Paralympic debut after just beginning international play in 2023, the gold medal was a breathtaking milestone. Her rapid rise to champion status became a symbol of the inspiring power of Paralympic sport.
“It feels so good. I never imagined I could get a gold medal,” reflected Huang. “This was a very good start for the whole Chinese team. We are good friends, too, and we will be even better friends after winning this gold medal together.”
The second gold came in the Class 5 Women’s Doubles, where Liu Jing and Xue Juan defeated Korea Republic’s Seo Su Yen and Yoon Jiyu 3-1 (11-7, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9). This victory added to their incredible legacies: Liu reached eight gold medals across four Paralympic Games, while Xue celebrated her fourth Paralympic gold in just two appearances. Both still maintain a perfect record—winning every Paralympic event they have entered.
Xue shared an emotional reflection:
“I am very happy to win tonight for my daughter. She is still young and I hope I can have more wonderful stories to tell her when she grows up.”
The bronze medals also carried remarkable stories. In Class 14, Great Britain’s Felicity Packard and Bly Twomey earned bronze—14-year-old Twomey becoming one of the youngest Paralympic table tennis medallists in history.
“It feels amazing, I didn’t think I would get a medal this young and I was really surprised today,” said Twomey.
Partner Packard praised both the achievement and the atmosphere:
“It’s been incredible playing with Bly and our performance to get the bronze medal. The atmosphere has just been absolutely incredible, I think we were prepared for the crowds but nothing like this.”
Additional bronze medals went to Norway’s Aida Music Dahlen and Merethe Tveiten in Class 14, while Brazil’s Caria Oliveira and Joyce Oliveria, together with Thailand’s Dararat Asayut and Chilchitparyak Bootwansirina, shared bronze in Class 5.
Looking back one year later, the night of 31 August 2024 stands as a defining moment when Paralympic table tennis reclaimed its doubles tradition after 48 years. From Jin Yucheng’s debut triumph to the legendary careers of Liu Jing and Xue Juan, from Bly Twomey’s historic bronze to the overwhelming atmosphere at South Paris Arena 4—this was a night when sport exceeded even the loftiest expectations.
The return of doubles to the Paralympic stage could not have been scripted better: golden performances, emotional celebrations, and stories that perfectly captured the spirit of Paralympic sport. Truly, it was one of those magical evenings.
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