Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, encouraging them to "dream big". Tennis player Zheng Qinwen, diver Chang Yani and canoe player Sun Mengya, all gold medalists, returned to their alma mater on Friday. Zheng, the first Asian athlete to win a gold medal in women's singles tennis in 128 years of Olympic history, told the students winning not only brought glory but also made her inner self stronger and more confident.

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Paris Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang quits China national badminton team
1 week, 2 days ago

Paris Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang quits China national badminton team

The Hindu  

Paris 2024 Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang Ya Qiong withdrew from the China’s national badminton team due to a growing toll of injuries, the 30-year-old announced on Wednesday. Huang and Zheng Siwei beat South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 to win gold at the Olympics in August. Huang, who also won silver with Zheng at the Tokyo …

Zheng enjoys an ace season
1 week, 5 days ago

Zheng enjoys an ace season

China Daily  

Leading the charge in China's tennis revival on the women's side were Zheng Qinwen, veteran Zhang Shuai and rising star Wang Xinyu. Leading the highlights, and arguably all other sporting feats in 2024, was Zheng Qinwen's history-making Paris 2024 campaign, as she defied long odds to deliver Asia's first tennis singles Olympic gold medal, and the second overall, to inspire …

Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng quit WTT World Tour
2 weeks ago

Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng quit WTT World Tour

The Hindu  

Chinese Olympic table tennis champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng on Friday announced they were quitting the WTT World Tour, refusing to pay fines for not participating in tournaments. Fan posted on social media site Weibo he could not “afford” to pay fines under new participation rules and would “withdraw from the world rankings”. “I am still me, I won’t …

Tennis is booming in China but not without courting controversy
2 months, 1 week ago

Tennis is booming in China but not without courting controversy

ABC  

China's flourishing tennis scene has been a major boon to the country's sense of national pride. "Li Na and Zheng Qinwen have played a vital role in reshaping the image of female athletes in China," said Jingying Cai, a PhD researcher at Western Sydney University with a focus on Chinese and Australian female tennis players. "The 'flying solo' model, largely …

China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen expressed concern about the popularity of tennis in China, highlighting the challenges players face in securing court bookings and finding coaches. She highlighted the flourishing state of tennis at all levels, with numerous tournaments attracting large crowds and inspiring a new generation of players.

Chinese medalists create golden sponsorship deals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese medalists create golden sponsorship deals

China Daily  

By ZHU WENQIAN | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-25 10:26 Visitors gather at Ant Group's booth behind a cutout of Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen, the company's sports ambassador, during a high-tech services expo in Shanghai on Sept 7. The latest generation of young Chinese athletes have been sought after by major enterprises for sponsorship deals, with gold medalists' commercial …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". He gave the three champion students the "Youth May Fourth Medal" of the university as an honorary certificate. The school also presented a special gift …

It's deja vu, as Zheng delivers again
4 months, 1 week ago

It's deja vu, as Zheng delivers again

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP The same opponent, a tougher win and a new piece of history in the making — China's top ace Zheng Qinwen is living up to her Olympic gold standard, and possibly beyond, after winning her New …

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

China Daily  

Athletes and coaches from the national team of the 2024 Paris Olympics visit Hong Kong from Aug 29 to 31. More than 30 athletes and coaches, including table tennis players Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute, an institution that has nurtured numerous outstanding Hong Kong athletes over the years, to engage with local athletes and …

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

China Daily  

Athletes and coaches from the national team of the 2024 Paris Olympics visit Hong Kong from Aug 29 to 31. More than 30 athletes and coaches, including table tennis players Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute, an institution that has nurtured numerous outstanding Hong Kong athletes over the years, to engage with local athletes and …

Stars align for 'unprecedented' turnout at China Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Stars align for 'unprecedented' turnout at China Open

China Daily  

Women's world No 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland and men's No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy will spearhead a star-studded field for the China Open tennis championships from Sept 23 to Oct 6 at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. The China Open, as the largest men's and women's combined tournament in Asia, promises to be bigger and better this …

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts during her US Open first-round match against the United States' Amanda Anisimova in New York on Monday. "It's typically a match I would lose, especially after a huge success," Zheng confessed after surviving a first-set scare to outplay resurgent local star Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, reaching the second round of the …

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts during her US Open first-round match against the United States' Amanda Anisimova in New York on Monday. "It's typically a match I would lose, especially after a huge success," Zheng confessed after surviving a first-set scare to outplay resurgent local star Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, reaching the second round of the …

Wenzhou Olympians return to alma mater
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wenzhou Olympians return to alma mater

China Daily  

Pan Zhanle, Zheng Siwei and Xu Jiayu at the Wenzhou Sports School. The athletes — Pan Zhanle, Xu Jiayu, Zheng Siwei, Liu Yaxin, Luo Huan, Dai Qianqian, Huang Jingye, and Wen Zaidong — achieved outstanding results, winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, along with two fourth-place and one sixth-place finish. They also set one world record and …

Sun Yingsha calls for rational support after Olympic setback
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun Yingsha calls for rational support after Olympic setback

China Daily  

Sun Yingsha of China competes during the women's singles round of 64 match of table tennis against Giulia Takahashi of Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 28, 2024. BEIJING -- China's top-ranked paddler Sun Yingsha has called for a rational response from fans following her loss to compatriot Chen Meng in the Olympic table …

Sun Yingsha calls for rational support after Olympic setback
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun Yingsha calls for rational support after Olympic setback

China Daily  

Sun Yingsha of China competes during the women's singles round of 64 match of table tennis against Giulia Takahashi of Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 28, 2024. BEIJING -- China's top-ranked paddler Sun Yingsha has called for a rational response from fans following her loss to compatriot Chen Meng in the Olympic table …

Olympics ignite sports enthusiasm in Quzhou
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics ignite sports enthusiasm in Quzhou

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-14 The 2024 Paris Olympics has boosted sports participation in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. At the swimming pool in Qujiang Oriental Sports City, many children have been practicing kicks and breathing techniques under their coaches' guidance. "Watching the Chinese swim team dominate in the Olympics' pools inspired me," said Xu Xinran, a student. Lai Chao, an employee at Qujiang …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Olympic achievements
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Olympic achievements

China Daily  

PARIS - China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Olympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. China finished second in the overall medal table at Paris 2024, with 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals, marking the country's best performance at an overseas Olympic Games. "You have vigorously …

Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Zhendong Fan of China celebrates after winning his gold medal match against Truls Moregard of Sweden at South Paris Arena 4, Paris, France on Aug 4, 2024. When Chinese table tennis player Fan Zhendong beat his Japanese counterpart Harimoto Tomokazu in the quarter-final of the men's singles competition, both players presented a wonderful match for the audience. Chinese tennis player …

Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Zhendong Fan of China celebrates after winning his gold medal match against Truls Moregard of Sweden at South Paris Arena 4, Paris, France on Aug 4, 2024. When Chinese table tennis player Fan Zhendong beat his Japanese counterpart Harimoto Tomokazu in the quarter-final of the men's singles competition, both players presented a wonderful match for the audience. Chinese tennis player …

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note

China Daily  

Chinese rhythmic gymnasts Huang Zhangjiayang, Wang Lanjing and Guo Qiqi perform with ribbons and balls at Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris, France, on Saturday. Team China won the country's first Olympic group all-around gold medal in the sport on Saturday with a total of 69.80 points. HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold …

Shandong province sweeps Paris Olympics with 15 medals
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shandong province sweeps Paris Olympics with 15 medals

China Daily  

Some 45 athletes from East China's Shandong province competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, bringing home a fantastic haul of five gold, four silver and six bronze medals. Throughout the 17-day competition, Shandong's athletes demonstrated their skill and tenacity, showcasing the province's deep resources of sporting talent. Veteran shooter Li Yuehong won his maiden gold at his third Olympics …

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note

China Daily  

Chinese rhythmic gymnasts Huang Zhangjiayang, Wang Lanjing and Guo Qiqi perform with ribbons and balls at Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris, France, on Saturday. Team China won the country's first Olympic group all-around gold medal in the sport on Saturday with a total of 69.80 points. HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold …

Table tennis player Ma Long makes history for China at Paris Games with his sixth Olympic gold medal
5 months ago

Table tennis player Ma Long makes history for China at Paris Games with his sixth Olympic gold medal

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ma Long became the Chinese athlete with the most gold medals in the history of the Olympics when he helped China win the men’s table tennis team final at the Paris Games on Friday. China defeated Sweden for its fifth straight Olympic victory in the team event, and Ma secured his sixth gold to become the most decorated …

Paris Olympics 2024: Ma shines as China retains men’s team table tennis gold
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Ma shines as China retains men’s team table tennis gold

The Hindu  

China successfully defended its Olympic men’s team title after beating Sweden in three nail-biting matches on Friday as Ma Long cemented his status as one of his country’s top athletes. Ma, already the most successful Olympic table tennis player, became the most decorated Olympian in China’s history with six gold medals. Both Sweden and France celebrated their ever medals in …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Guilin athlete sees tennis Olympic champion make history
5 months ago

Guilin athlete sees tennis Olympic champion make history

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen won China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Aug 4, becoming the first Asian player to achieve this honor. After the match, Zheng high-fived team members and received the Chinese flag, including tennis player Xiao Lin'ang from Guilin, who was Zheng's training partner during the Paris Olympics and the preparation period, playing a …

Chinese skateboarder Zheng makes Olympic history
5 months ago

Chinese skateboarder Zheng makes Olympic history

China Daily  

Zheng Haohao is in action during Paris Olympics. No pressure, just fun — China's skateboarding prodigy Zheng Haohao has embraced the high-stakes occasion of competing at the Olympics to just enjoy the sport as much as any of her peers. When she dropped in for her first run in the women's park qualification round on Tuesday, she wrote a piece …

Chinese skateboarder Zheng makes Olympic history
5 months ago

Chinese skateboarder Zheng makes Olympic history

China Daily  

Zheng Haohao is in action during Paris Olympics. No pressure, just fun — China's skateboarding prodigy Zheng Haohao has embraced the high-stakes occasion of competing at the Olympics to just enjoy the sport as much as any of her peers. When she dropped in for her first run in the women's park qualification round on Tuesday, she wrote a piece …

Tennis shifts from the Olympics to the US Open after golds for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen
5 months ago

Tennis shifts from the Olympics to the US Open after golds for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press  

PARIS — Hours after he knelt on the red clay, after his body shook as he cried, after he finally got to kiss an Olympic gold medal won for Serbia, Novak Djokovic was asked whether he can consider his tennis career complete. I love the drive, every day, every week, of training my body, perfecting my game, proving myself, still …

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia
5 months ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen, who won gold in women's singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, poses for a selfie on Saturday with silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland during the award ceremony. Wei Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen, whose unprecedented victory on Saturday at Roland Garros won her the …

Quzhou athlete proposed to on podium in Paris
5 months ago

Quzhou athlete proposed to on podium in Paris

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-05 File photo: Huang Yaqiong poses for a group photo in Hangzhou. Chinese badminton duo Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong won gold in the mixed doubles final at the Paris Olympics on Aug 2. After the award ceremony, Liu Yuchen, a fellow Chinese badminton player, proposed to Huang, the girl from Quzhou. Roared on by an enthusiastic crowd, …

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia
5 months ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen, who won gold in women's singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, poses for a selfie on Saturday with silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland during the award ceremony. Wei Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen, whose unprecedented victory on Saturday at Roland Garros won her the …

China's Chen defends Olympic crown against world's No 1
5 months ago

China's Chen defends Olympic crown against world's No 1

China Daily  

Chen Meng in action during the table tennis women's singles gold medal match at South Paris Arena 4 in Paris, France, Aug 3, 2024. PARIS -- China's Chen Meng defended her Olympic crown in the table tennis women's singles after defeating world No 1 Sun Yingsha 4-2 in the final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Chen, 30, second seed …

Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen scripts history by becoming first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen scripts history by becoming first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold

Hindustan Times  

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday, hailing her victory as a "proud" moment for herself and her country. Zheng's victory came on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where in 2011 celebrated compatriot Li Na became China's first Grand Slam champion in a …

Zheng Qinwen wins China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang
5 months, 1 week ago

Zheng Qinwen wins China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang

Associated Press  

PARIS — Right before Zheng Qinwen delivered the very first serve of a victory that would deliver China’s very first Olympic tennis singles gold medal, loud shouts of “Jia You!” in Mandarin rang out from all sections of Court Philippe Chatrier on Saturday as fans waved the country’s red-and-yellow flags. It’s a phrase that literally means “Add oil!” — in …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Spain’s Marin reaches Olympic badminton semifinals, to face China’s He Bingjiao
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Spain’s Marin reaches Olympic badminton semifinals, to face China’s He Bingjiao

The Hindu  

Spain’s Carolina Marin moved into the Olympic badminton semifinals on Saturday and said it had been a long journey back since missing the Tokyo Games with a serious knee injury. “The journey has been a long way but I am here and I feel really proud of myself.” South Korea’s World No.1 An Se-young also progressed with a 15-21, 21-17, …

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Either China or Croatia will earn its first singles gold medal in Olympic tennis when Zheng Qinwen faces Donna Vekic in the Paris Games women’s final on Saturday. “And to have a medal — I have truly no words.” Here is what else to know about Zheng vs. Vekic: Is Zheng Qinwen or Donna Vekic the betting favorite …

Chinese tennis players make history; nation tops medal tally with 11 golds
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese tennis players make history; nation tops medal tally with 11 golds

China Daily  

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen celebrates on Thursday after defeating top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory in the women's singles tennis semifinals at the Paris Olympics in France. China's Zheng Qinwen stunned top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday in the women's singles tennis semifinals in Paris. Chinese tennis players Wang …

Paris Olympics 2024: Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid in diving
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid in diving

The Hindu  

Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China’s bid to capture all eight women’s Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronised 3-metre springboard event on Saturday. Chen, 25, and Chang, more than two years her junior, kicked off the competition with a back dive in the pike position to loud cheers from the fans, many of whom were dressed in China’s …

Olympics 2024: China’s Ma Long gets a shot at sixth table tennis gold in Paris
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: China’s Ma Long gets a shot at sixth table tennis gold in Paris

The Hindu  

China’s Ma Long will get a shot at winning a sixth Olympic gold medal in Paris in August despite having been denied the chance to claim a third straight singles title at his fourth Summer Games. The 14-times world champion, now 35, won team golds at all three of his previous Games and back-to-back men’s singles titles in Rio and …

China's rising tennis star Zheng aims to come back stronger
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China's rising tennis star Zheng aims to come back stronger

China Daily  

WUHAN -- Holding the silver platter in the center of Rod Laver Arena, China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen could hardly hide her regret. Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka started the game aggressively, with deep forehands and powerful backhand return, the second seed fended off triple-break point to build a 3-0 lead in the beginning, and clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles in 76 …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. Tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history on Thursday and became the second Chinese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final with a straight-set semifinal win over Dayana Yastremska at …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. Tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history on Thursday and became the second Chinese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final with a straight-set semifinal win over Dayana Yastremska at …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. In 2022, she made her Grand Slam main draw debut right at the Aussie Open, yet had never went beyond the second round at the previous two editions until leaving …

Serving up success
1 year ago

Serving up success

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen were China's top performers last year on the ATP and WTA tours respectively. Combining for five tour-level singles trophies, nine players in the world's top 100, a double of Asian Games titles, and a succession of milestones — Chinese tennis had plenty to cheer about over the past 12 months on the ATP and WTA …

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