Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics
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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. - Djokovic's 'greatest achievement' - At the age of 37, Novak Djokovic finally won an Olympic gold medal to go along with his 24 Grand Slam titles, describing the moment as his "greatest achievement". After South Korea won bronze and North Korea silver in the mixed doubles behind China, South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon took a group photo after the medal ceremony. - Gender-row boxer beats 'bullying' - On a raucous night at Roland Garros, Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif claimed gold and used her platform to hit back at "attacks" and "bullying" before defiantly declaring: "I am a woman like any other." "It's a reminder that people everywhere crave the same things in life: safety and a chance to fulfil their dreams," said Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics
3 months, 1 week ago

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-10 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday night, the world was left with unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years to come. Jin Hua of China poses with his new record after the men's 800m T54 Final of Para Athletics at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in …

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu  

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals are up for grabs in seven sports on Tuesday. Time for athletics stars Baka and Frech On the fifth day of track and field at the Stade de France, Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka headlines the men’s T13 1,500 meters for those who are visually impaired. Britain’s Natasha Baker, who owns …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals will be handed out in eight sports on Monday. World Athletics last year banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events if they transitioned after puberty. Gold on their minds Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon are hoping to clinch the first ever para badminton medal …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal

News 18  

Preethi clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. With Fatima’s support, Preethi competed in the State Para Athletics Championships in 2018 and then competed in numerous national events. Name: Preethi Pal Date of Birth: 22nd September 2000 Home: Muzaffarnagar, U.P Discipline: Para Athletics Event: Women’s T35 100m & 200m …

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

The summer of sport in Paris has been reignited once again, as the Paralympic Games officially began on August 29. Coinciding with the colourful opening ceremony along the iconic Champs-Elysées, OMEGA’s -- Paralympics’ official timekeeper -- countdown clock near the Eiffel Tower finally reached zero, signalling the start of the competition. Taking place until September 8, the Paralympic Games Paris …

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

NPR  

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games toggle caption Graham Denholm/Getty Images Looking for something to fill the Olympic-sized void in your heart? toggle caption Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Para athletes will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports, both individual and team. toggle caption Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC The U.S. is sending 225 athletes …

Paris 2024: behind the scenes
4 months ago

Paris 2024: behind the scenes

China Daily  

From left to right: Chen Penghan poses for a photo with athletes from Burkina Faso. "Volunteers would often compete to see who had the most pins," Chen said. "The most rewarding part of this job is capturing people's Olympic moments," Xu recalled, sharing how a French spectator once thanked her for "taking the best family photo of their lives". "Just …

516-member Paralympic team formed
4 months ago

516-member Paralympic team formed

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small This photo taken on Aug 16, 2024 shows a general view at the inaugural meeting of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. China's delegation for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking its 11th appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games, includes 126 male and 158 female …

Paris 2024 Olympics: 7 unforgettable moments that captured the world’s attention
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: 7 unforgettable moments that captured the world’s attention

Hindustan Times  

Snapshot of Yusuf Dikeç and Anthony Ammirati. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç's viral pose: Yusuf Dikeç, a Turkish shooter, has become an unexpected viral phenomenon at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to his comfortable shooting style, which includes keeping one hand in his pocket and both eyes open while aiming. French athlete's proposal with Olympic pin: Alice Finot celebrated finishing fourth …

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Olympics saw 10,500 athletes come together for an incredible talent showcase. Alice Finot of Team France applauds fans and family after competing in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. China’s silver medallist He Bing Jiao reacts with her medal on the podium at the women’s …

X Celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Winners With A Special Page
4 months, 1 week ago

X Celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Winners With A Special Page

ABP News  

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 culminated successfully on Sunday, with participants making their country proud and winners taking their medals home. In order to pay tribute to their dedication and success, Elon Musk owned microblogging platform X has created a special page to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics medallists. Here is how her X profile looks like: X's Special Page …

The Paris Olympics, a timely celebration of humanity, taught us about joy, hope and each other
4 months, 1 week ago

The Paris Olympics, a timely celebration of humanity, taught us about joy, hope and each other

ABC  

With a final flourish, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have come to a close, weary but just as engaging as they have been throughout. The final throes of the closing ceremony at the Stade de France began the process of casting forward to Los Angeles in 2028, but not without an extended celebration of this magical French summer. Any …

Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet has ‘no regrets’ and calls Olympics ‘huge success’
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet has ‘no regrets’ and calls Olympics ‘huge success’

The Independent  

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Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris
4 months, 1 week ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times  

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far

Hindustan Times  

Relive some of the most recent and talked-about moments at Paris Olympics 2024. Take a look: Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is going viral as fans praised her as well as turned her into a meme after she stood on the Olympic podium Olympian Alice Finot from France proposed to her boyfriend, Spanish triathlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela Love in Paris: 33-year-old …

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!

Hindustan Times  

Take a look at some of the most buzzed-about viral moments from the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. From a six-month pregnant archer to a skateboarder winning bronze despite a shoulder injury, here's the lowdown: Celebrating the sportsmanship and spirit of the game Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was 'thrown out' of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 Too hot? It was reported …

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 11 - August 6: What are the medal events today?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 11 - August 6: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Tuesday, medal events will be held across equestrian, sailing, diving, skateboarding, wrestling, athletics, track cycling and boxing. Here are the medal events for Day 11 of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 13:30 - Equestrian - Jumping Individual Final 18:13 - Sailing - …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nino Salukvadze, the only woman to compete at 10 Games, says she’s retiring
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nino Salukvadze, the only woman to compete at 10 Games, says she’s retiring

The Hindu  

After 10 Olympics and 36 years, Nino Salukvadze says she’s finally done. This time, though, she says she is done “for sure.” Coming to the Paris Olympics was about honoring her father, Vakhtang, who was also her coach. I gathered all my strength, for his sake.” Salukvadze’s father died earlier this year at the age of 93, but he lived …

Paris Olympics 2024: Heart touching stories of athletes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Heart touching stories of athletes

Deccan Chronicle  

The Olympics is a world stage for athletes to showcase their talent and is a platform to earn endless glory. Here some such stories from the Paris Olympics 2024: Pregnant Egyptian Fencer: Egyptian Fencer, Nada Hafiz revealed that she is a 7-month pregnant and competing in the Paris Olympics. Resisting orthodox parents: Lily Ann Zhang, the United States Table Tennis …

Paris 2024: History-maker Simone Biles Headlines Team USA's Golden Domination in Women's Artistic Gymnastics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: History-maker Simone Biles Headlines Team USA's Golden Domination in Women's Artistic Gymnastics

News 18  

Simone Biles led the USA to the all-around Gold in the team artistic gymnastics event at the raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night to become the most decorated American gymnast as she buried ghosts of the Tokyo Olympics at the quadrennial event in Paris. With Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans’ total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy …

Paris Olympics 2024: US Men End 16-Year Medal Drought With Team Gymnastics Bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: US Men End 16-Year Medal Drought With Team Gymnastics Bronze

News 18  

The United States captured bronze in the men’s gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Monday, ending a 16-year Olympic medal drought thanks to a bounce-back performance from Brody Malone. It was the USA’s first men’s team medal since they also took bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “So I went out there and did my job and I …

Paris 2024: Simone Biles Dazzles in Olympics Return Despite Injury Scare
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Simone Biles Dazzles in Olympics Return Despite Injury Scare

News 18  

Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through left calf pain to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start. It’s OK.” Landi, who said Biles aggravated a minor injury she’d first dealt with a couple of weeks ago, said there was never any doubt Biles would continue. “Pretty amazing, 59.5” was Landi’s assessment …

Paris Olympics 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour Outshines Simone Biles, Qui Qiyuan on Uneven Bars
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour Outshines Simone Biles, Qui Qiyuan on Uneven Bars

News 18  

Algerian teenager Kaylia Nemour outshone gymnastics superstar Simone Biles on the uneven bars Sunday to qualify for the apparatus and the women’s all-around finals at the Paris Olympics. China’s Qiu Qiyuan, 17, who beat Nemour to gold at last year’s world championships in Antwerp, was second with a score of 15.066 points after three of five groups in qualifying. Catch …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Medals Tally after Day 1: Australia overtakes China in standings with three golds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Medals Tally after Day 1: Australia overtakes China in standings with three golds

The Hindu  

China won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at Paris 2024 Olympics, the first medal event of the Games, on Saturday. Australia secured three gold medals - first in road cycling and then in swimming, when Ariarne Titmus defeated archrivals Summer McIntosh of Canada and USA’s Katie Ledecky to defend her 400m freestyle title. PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS …

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch, medal count and top contenders for gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch, medal count and top contenders for gold

LA Times  

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is among the favorites to win gold in the women’s 100 meters. He set the world’s fastest time in the 200 at the U.S. trials last month and he’ll try to become the first man since Usain Bolt to win Olympic gold in the 100 and 200. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, women’s 400-meter hurdles — The overwhelming favorite …

Paris 2024: History of the Olympics — How the Summer Games have changed since the first edition in 1896
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: History of the Olympics — How the Summer Games have changed since the first edition in 1896

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics is set to commence in Paris, France from July 26 and will run till August 12. The history of the Olympics, also known as the modern Olympics, is more than a century old, with the maiden leg, under the aegis of the International Olympic Committee, in the Greek capital of Athens dating back …

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch every event and the opening ceremony
5 months ago

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch every event and the opening ceremony

LA Times  

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is among the favorites to win gold in the women’s 100 meters. He set the world’s fastest time in the 200 at the U.S. trials last month and he’ll try to become the first man since Usain Bolt to win Olympic gold in the 100 and 200. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, women’s 400-meter hurdles — The overwhelming favorite …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports which will make their debut this edition
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports which will make their debut this edition

The Hindu  

CHENNAI The Olympic Games which initially started with just 43 events in 9 sports in 1896 has come quite a long way. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature a total of 329 events in 32 sports making the event a true sporting spectacle. With the historic sporting event commencing soon, Sportstar takes a look at the newly included sports …

Paris Olympics 2024: 10 biggest athletes to watch out for
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: 10 biggest athletes to watch out for

Firstpost  

With 10,500 athletes from 206 NOCs to compete at the Paris Olympics, we take a look at the 10 biggest names to watch out for. Simone Biles, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Rafael Nadal will be three of the biggest names in action at the Paris Olympics. Reuters Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge can speak positively about his chances at the Paris Olympics. Reuters …

Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of Olympics sports disciplines
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of Olympics sports disciplines

The Hindu  

The 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be a grand spectacle featuring a diverse array of sports, showcasing the pinnacle of athletic talent from around the world. Basketball: A team sport where two teams of five players each aim to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent’s hoop. Football: Football is is a team sport played between two teams …

Paris Olympics 2024: Memorable moments from the Summer Games
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Memorable moments from the Summer Games

The Hindu  

It need not be strictly in the viewpoint of a gourmet alone. While top stars of the host country were often given the honour of spreading the flame physically to the specially constructed cauldron through the preceding editions, Barcelona 1992 saw a difference as Paralympic archer, Antonio Rebello, signalled the start of the Games in a most spectacular fashion — …

Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts – surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts – surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower

Al Jazeera  

Paris 2024 begins on July 26. The 2024 Olympic Games will begin on July 26 in Paris, France as 10,500 athletes will compete to get their hands on coveted sports medals. Here are 10 things you need to know about Paris 2024: Surfing in a land far away While Paris is the main host city, events will be held in …

Paris Olympics 2024: Team USA sending more women than men for the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Team USA sending more women than men for the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics

The Hindu  

For the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics, Team USA will be sending a roster featuring more women than men. There are 66 Olympic champions who've earned a combined 110 gold medals and three five-time Olympians, including basketball standout Diana Taurasi along with equestrians Steffen Peters and McLain Ward. Decorated medalists Swimmer Katie Ledecky leads Team USA with 10 Olympic medals, including …

Olympics 2024: Key events and athletes to watch in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympics 2024: Key events and athletes to watch in Paris

The Independent  

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How many male and female athletes will take part in Paris Olympics 2024?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How many male and female athletes will take part in Paris Olympics 2024?

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee has been working towards a goal of equal representation for several years. Reuters The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to make history as the first Olympic Games to achieve full gender parity in athlete participation. The International Olympic Committee has been working towards this goal for several years, and Paris 2024 will mark a significant milestone …

Paris Olympics 2024: What is breakdancing, or breaking, that will make its debut
6 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: What is breakdancing, or breaking, that will make its debut

Firstpost  

Breakdancing is an art form that originated in the 1970s within the hip-hop culture. AP Breakdancing or Breaking is a dynamic urban dance style that originated in the United States during the 1970s within hip-hop culture. AP Breaking made its debut at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, where its remarkable success led to its inclusion in …

Paris 2024 Olympic Games the golden goal at Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane
6 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympic Games the golden goal at Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane

ABC  

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are barely a month and a half away — and that means athletes across the world are honing their preparations for the upcoming spectacle. Australia's only male individual gold medallist from Tokyo, Zac Stubblety-Cook in the 200m breaststroke, has entered both the 100m and 200m breaststroke in his home pool — events he won at …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

‘You need to be tough’: Child athletes make history, but at what cost?
1 year ago

‘You need to be tough’: Child athletes make history, but at what cost?

Al Jazeera  

Records by child athletes have reignited debates around age restrictions at global sporting events such as the Olympics. “It takes a lot of mental stability, emotional stability.” Similar to South African double Olympic 800-metres champion, Caster Semenya, who won gold in the women’s 800 metres at the 2016 Olympic Games and is also a three-time world champion in the distance, …

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Event Calendar Announced
1 year, 10 months ago

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Event Calendar Announced

News 18  

Paris 2024 organisers announced the event calendar for the Paralympic games on Wednesday. France will host the event for the first ever time in the nation’s history, which includes 22 sports and 549 events. Medals in three events will be on offer on the very first day as para Taekwondo, para-swimming and para-cycling athletes can aspire for a podium finish …

Paris 2024: Men Now Eligible to Compete in Artistic Swimming at Olympics
2 years ago

Paris 2024: Men Now Eligible to Compete in Artistic Swimming at Olympics

News 18  

Men have been given the go-ahead to compete in Olympic artistic swimming for the first time in history at the 2024 Paris Games, World Aquatics said on Thursday. As per World Aquatics, the IOC approved male participation in the artistic swimming team event, with a maximum of two male competitors per team. The addition of male athletes to the artistic …

After Skateboarding and Surfing, 'Breaking' to Make Olympic Debut in 2024 Paris Games
4 years ago

After Skateboarding and Surfing, 'Breaking' to Make Olympic Debut in 2024 Paris Games

News 18  

The International Olympic Committee has decided the event program and the athlete quotas for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with ‘breaking’ — a competitive form of breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing — being confirmed as additional sports proposed by the Paris 2024 organising committee. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have already been included in next year’s Tokyo Olympics while …

‘Breaking’ news: Breakdancing added as an event for 2024 Paris Olympics
4 years ago

‘Breaking’ news: Breakdancing added as an event for 2024 Paris Olympics

LA Times  

Jannis Bednarzik performs at a 2017 championship competition in Germany. Breakdancing was one of four sports added to the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday. It’s official — the 2024 Paris Olympics will include breakdancing, or breaking, as a medal sport. “With this program, we are making the Olympic Games Paris 2024 fit for the post-corona world,” IOC president Thomas Bach …

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