The 59-year-old has undergone extensive surgery, which was successful, and is now waiting for a longer period of rehabilitation.

Carlsson has, however, lost his hearing in one ear, he tells Radiosporten.

During his time as an active table tennis player, Carlsson won, among other things, World Cup gold in doubles together with Mikael Appelgren and took two team World Cup silvers.

He has also been very successful as the national team captain and club team coach.