In the fierce competition of the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, an unexpected storm has attracted great attention. The 22-year-old Swedish table tennis player Moregard sparked a lot of discussion for his out-of-control behavior after the loss, smashing the ball and throwing rackets. On the first day of the competition, although many players such as Lin Gaoyuan, Liang Jingkun, Wang Manyu, etc. successfully passed their own competitions, the duel between Lin Shidong and Moregard was controversial.
During the match, Lin Shidong showed excellent competitive form, he won the first game 11-4, and then defeated Moregard 3-1 on aggregate. Despite the pressure, Lin Shidong maintained a high level of performance. However, Moregard's irrational behaviour during the game, such as smashing the ball and throwing rackets, not only affected the demeanor of the court, but also damaged his own professional image.
Moregard had previously been disillusioned and even tried to abandon the tournament during the World Cup due to format issues, and his actions at the Grand Slam this time raised questions about his professionalism. According to WTT rules, similar misconduct can be punishable by a ban of up to six months. China's national table tennis has strict management of its own players, and similar behaviors will be severely punished within the national table tennis. Previously, national table tennis player Wang Chuqin was banned for three months for throwing rackets.
In the world of table tennis, it is very important to maintain good order and the image of players. Many fans and athletes have called on WTT Executive Chairman Kuo-Leung Lau to take action and impose severe sanctions on Moregard for his actions in order to protect the organization's image and protect the rights and interests of other athletes. Although the WTT has not yet issued an official response to this, there is a general expectation that a fair outcome will ensure that the fairness and professionalism of sports competition are properly maintained.