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Halmstad BTK
Full name Halmstad bordtennisklubb
Sport table tennis
Founded 27 October 1937 (1937-10-27)
Based in Halmstad, Sweden
Arena Halmstad Arena
Head coach Ulf "Tickan" Carlsson

Halmstad BTK is a famous table tennis club located in Halmstad, Sweden. It was started a long time ago, on October 27, 1937. This club has a great history of winning! Both its men's and women's teams have won many national championships. Some really well-known table tennis players, like Jörgen Persson and Åsa Svensson, have played for this club.

About Halmstad BTK

Halmstad BTK stands for Halmstad Bordtennisklubb. It is one of the most important table tennis clubs in Sweden. The club is based in the city of Halmstad. They play their matches at the Halmstad Arena.

Club History and Founding

The club began on October 27, 1937. Since then, it has grown into a strong team. Over the years, many talented players have joined Halmstad BTK. The club has helped develop many top Swedish table tennis stars.

Championship Wins

Halmstad BTK has a proud record of winning national titles.

  • The men's team won the Swedish championship twice. They took home the trophy in 1993 and again in 2003.
  • The women's team has been even more successful. They won the Swedish championship four times! Their victories were in 1991, 1992, 1995, and 1996.

Famous Players from Halmstad BTK

Many great players have been part of the Halmstad BTK family.

  • Jörgen Persson is one of the most famous. He is a Swedish table tennis legend. He has won many international medals.
  • Åsa Svensson is another top player. She also played for Halmstad BTK. She was a key part of the successful women's teams.

These players helped make Halmstad BTK well-known. They inspired many young players to join the sport.

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