Sports News | Brazil's Hugo Calderano Becomes 1st from Outside Asia or Europe to Reach Olympic Table Tennis Semis

Paris, Aug 2 (AP) Brazil's Hugo Calderano reached an Olympic milestone at the Paris Games, becoming the first player from outside Asia or Europe to reach the semifinals in table tennis.

Calderano beat Jang Woo-jin 4-0 for the breakthrough in men's singles on Thursday.

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“I had some emotions after the match," the 28-year-old Calderano said. "It's really nice to represent a whole continent. At the same time I want so much more. I want to keep going, reach the final and maybe even a gold medal.”

He will face either Egypt's Omar Assar or Sweden's Truls Moregard, who upset World No. 1 Wang Chuqin in the round of 32. (AP)

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