PARIS: 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.
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.