India's 2022 Thomas Cup Win against Indonesia on the Lines of 1983 World Cup Triumph vs West Indies: Balwinder Sandhu
2 years, 7 months ago

India's 2022 Thomas Cup Win against Indonesia on the Lines of 1983 World Cup Triumph vs West Indies: Balwinder Sandhu

News 18  

Balwinder Sandhu is still soaking in the joy of Team India’s triumph at Thomas Cup 2022, trying to explain the motivation within the squad of shuttlers in pulling off victories over nations considered beyond our reach. When you can do it over many points, in many games, such impossible wins happen.” India blanked multiple Thomas Cup champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final, a feat without precedent in badminton history. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Asked whether a parallel with the 1983 World Cup squad’s feat of beating West Indies for the title could be drawn, the bowler replied: “Yes, if you look at Indonesia’s achievement in badminton, Team India did achieve something on those lines in Bangkok. The India swing bowler explained: “HS Prannoy’s body language in the deciding singles showed the fighter he is.” Sandhu revealed that Sunil Gavaskar is passionate about badminton, and Sandeep Patil also. After the first Thomas Cup title, India will be known as a badminton nation,” said Sandhu, for whom the RCF Sports Club was a base to keep playing the shuttle sport, alongside cricket.

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5 months ago

Asia Cup 2024: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur lauds 'fearless cricket' after win over Pakistan

India TV News  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chirag Shetty questions Maharashtra govt over felicitating Rohit Sharma's World Champions: ‘Thomas Cup equivalent to WC’

Hindustan Times  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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China's badminton stars reclaim global supremacy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China's badminton stars reclaim global supremacy

China Daily  

China's world-conquering badminton players delivered a double delight to fans on Sunday by winning both titles at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals and reclaiming supremacy in the sport in which the country enjoys a triumphant tradition. The Chinese women's shuttlers got the host's final push off to a smooth start by beating Indonesia by a convincing 3-0, clinched by …

India to face China in Thomas Cup quarter-final
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India to face China in Thomas Cup quarter-final

Hindustan Times  

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Trying for a repeat: The Hindu Editorial on India and the world of badminton
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trying for a repeat: The Hindu Editorial on India and the world of badminton

The Hindu  

In an Olympic year, the quadrennial extravaganza dwarfs every other competition. The de facto ‘World Cup’ of badminton, the biennial championship became an indelible part of the national consciousness when the Indian men’s outfit won its maiden Thomas Cup crown in 2022. Two years ago, the triumph had acted as a springboard for Satwiksairaj and Chirag, who went on to …

Thomas Cup: India seals quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas Cup: India seals quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England

The Hindu  

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Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s badminton team won their second Uber Cup 2024 encounter against Singapore with a commanding 4-1 victory on Sunday in Chengdu, China. WD1: Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra bt Xiao En Heng and Jin Yu Jia: 21-15 21-16 In the women’s doubles category, young Indian pair of Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra dominating the court. WS2: Isharani Baruah …

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener

China Daily  

China's Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi return a shot during a group stage match against Australia at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu of Southwest China on Saturday. Playing on home soil again since 2016, China is looking to triumph in the biennial international badminton championships, as the badminton powerhouse only finished in the last eight in the men's …

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener

China Daily  

China's Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi return a shot during a group stage match against Australia at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu of Southwest China on Saturday. Playing on home soil again since 2016, China is looking to triumph in the biennial international badminton championships, as the badminton powerhouse only finished in the last eight in the men's …

Thomas Cup: India eyeing an encore of Bangkok 2022
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Thomas Cup: India eyeing an encore of Bangkok 2022

Hindustan Times  

Kidambi Srikanth hammered in a cross-court smash against Jonatan Christie, turned around, dropped his racquet and screamed. India have gone in with more or less the same squad that lifted the trophy in Bangkok two years ago with Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat handling singles duties while world No.3 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila/MR Arjun …

Indian men eye consistency in Thomas Cup title defence, women too look to shine in Uber Cup
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian men eye consistency in Thomas Cup title defence, women too look to shine in Uber Cup

The Hindu  

Star singles players will aim for a consistent run as Indian men embark on a tough journey of defending their title at the Thomas Cup, while a young women's team, sans the peerless P V Sindhu, will look to punch above its weight when it begins its campaign in Uber Cup here on Saturday. Just two years ago, India had …

Thomas Cup 2024: India’s badminton stars seek a winning encore
8 months ago

Thomas Cup 2024: India’s badminton stars seek a winning encore

Live Mint  

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BAI announces Indian squad for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BAI announces Indian squad for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024

India Today  

India will field a strong squad with a perfect mix of youth and experience in the upcoming BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024, with the senior selection committee deciding to have more options in singles considering the hectic schedule of all players this season. A 10-member team for the Thomas Cup will have five singles players with Kiran George …

Badminton Asia Team Championship 2024 Final Highlights: India Women Beat Thailand 3-2 to Win Gold
10 months ago

Badminton Asia Team Championship 2024 Final Highlights: India Women Beat Thailand 3-2 to Win Gold

News 18  

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Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final
10 months, 1 week ago

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final

The Hindu  

Indian women shuttlers’ dream run continued as they progressed to their first-ever final at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after edging out two-time former champions Japan 3-2 in a thrilling semifinal on Saturday. 53 Ashmita Chaliha and the 17-year-old Anmol Kharb registered stunning wins in the first doubles and second and deciding singles to take India through to the summit …

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian Men go Down to Japan in Quarters, Women Advance to Semis
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Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian Men go Down to Japan in Quarters, Women Advance to Semis

News 18  

Indian women shuttlers assured themselves of a historic first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships medal by cruising to a 3-0 win over Hong Kong but their male counterparts failed to replicate the feat, going down narrowly 2-3 to Japan in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Indian men produced a gallant effort but a nervous Kidambi Srikanth imploded in the end, blowing …

Asian Games 2023: Satwik-Chirag of India win country’s first-ever badminton gold in Asiad at Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Satwik-Chirag of India win country’s first-ever badminton gold in Asiad at Hangzhou

The Hindu  

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A 37-year-long drought ends: Putting into perspective India's silver medal in badminton team event at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

A 37-year-long drought ends: Putting into perspective India's silver medal in badminton team event at Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

In the final of the men's team badminton event at the 2023 Asian Games, India came tantalizingly close to securing a historic gold against China, initially surging to a commanding 2-0 lead after the first two matches. Hangzhou: Silver medallist Indian players pose for photos during the presentation ceremony of the Men's Team badminton event at the 19th Asian Games, …

Asian Games 2023: India wins silver in men’s team badminton, loses to China in final
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India wins silver in men’s team badminton, loses to China in final

The Hindu  

Each time a Chinese shuttler moved to the backcourt and jumped up for a smash, the crowd went ‘Shā’. The nation had – before the Hangzhou Games – won 43 gold medals in the sport across editions, and six gold medals in the men’s team event. At the Binjiang Gymnasium, in front of a packed audience, India got two-thirds of …

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men One Win Away from First-ever Team Gold in Badminton
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men One Win Away from First-ever Team Gold in Badminton

News 18  

Kidambi Srikanth rallied his way to a thrilling win in a tense decider as India kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games, reaching the men’s team championships final with a 3-2 win over South Korea here on Saturday. 7 HS Prannoy showed nerves of steel to bounce back from an opening game reversal …

Team India lose to Malaysia in the quarterfinals of Badminton World Junior Championships
1 year, 2 months ago

Team India lose to Malaysia in the quarterfinals of Badminton World Junior Championships

The Hindu  

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Table Tennis team pips Yemen, Singapore to remain on top of Group F
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian Table Tennis team pips Yemen, Singapore to remain on top of Group F

The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India looks to ‘Baig’ a medal with veteran coach stressing on enjoying the Asiad experience

The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

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Asia Cup 2023 Final: Super bowling by India but we did not help ourselves either, says Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Super bowling by India but we did not help ourselves either, says Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka coach Silverwood praised Indian pacers in his reaction to the Asia Cup final defeat but also added that the stunning collapse of hosts’ batting was also a result of their fault. Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood hailed India’s bowling attack as “exceptional” after his team suffered a crushing defeat in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday. Asia …

Asia Cup 2023: India's victory over Sri Lanka was more convincing than Pakistan, says Gautam Gambhir
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: India's victory over Sri Lanka was more convincing than Pakistan, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has suggested that India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 is more 'convincing' than the team's 228-run triumph over Pakistan. Gambhir believes that defending a small total of 213 against Sri Lanka, a team known for its skill against spin bowling, would significantly boost the team's confidence ahead of the World …

Asia Cup 2023: Dunith Wellalage decimates India’s batting order with 5 wickets
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Dunith Wellalage decimates India’s batting order with 5 wickets

Live Mint  

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Asia Cup 2023, IND vs SL | Kuldeep Yadav in the thick of it again as India wins spin test and reaches final
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs SL | Kuldeep Yadav in the thick of it again as India wins spin test and reaches final

The Hindu  

The pitch was dry. Riding on captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s 80-run stand and a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj up front, the Men in Blue broke Sri Lanka’s 13-match unbeaten streak with a convincing 41-run victory. The win put India in Sunday’s Asia Cup final with two games remaining in the Super 4s stage. Axar …

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot

The Hindu  

Thanks to a heavy downpour in the lead-up to the game, the outfield at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was sluggish. India’s out-fielding and catching were even sloppier than the conditions as Nepal tallied a respectable 230 before being bowled out in the penultimate over of a must-win Asia Cup clash. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill made a mockery …

Starting to medal: How players have turned legends in Indian badminton
1 year, 3 months ago

Starting to medal: How players have turned legends in Indian badminton

Hindustan Times  

Boom came a smash that HS Prannoy found impossible to retrieve. It makes a big difference when he gives you certain inputs in a crunch situation.” Known for his unyieldingly strict regimens and for being a tough taskmaster, Gopichand once famously said: “You can’t produce champions in a democracy.” The former All England champion’s methods have made badminton one of …

Asia Cup 2023: After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan is ready for India
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan is ready for India

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team will be brimming with confidence for Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster against arch-rivals India after kicking off their campaign with a comprehensive victory against Nepal on Wednesday. “This game was good preparation for the India game because it gave us confidence,” Babar, who was named Player of the Match for his 19th one-day hundred, …

Korea Open 2023: 'We played amazing badminton throughout,' say Satwik and Chirag after collecting fourth title of year
1 year, 5 months ago

Korea Open 2023: 'We played amazing badminton throughout,' say Satwik and Chirag after collecting fourth title of year

Firstpost  

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty rallied their way to a 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 win over the top-ranked Indonesian pair of Alfian and Ardianto in a thrilling summit clash. After losing the first game, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty was able to bounce back in the second and build on the momentum to beat Fajar Alfian and …

India ends team event campaign in quarters at Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

India ends team event campaign in quarters at Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023

The Hindu  

The Indian junior team’s journey in the team event of the prestigious Badminton Asia Junior Championships came to an end as it went down fighting against Indonesia with a score of 3-1 in the quarterfinals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Monday. Ayush Shetty exhibited his resilience and skill in a nail-biting boys’ singles match against Alwi Farhan but narrowly lost with …

India storms into quarters of Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

India storms into quarters of Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023

The Hindu  

Team India recorded a commanding 5:0 victory against Hong Kong China and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023 before going down fighting against Malaysia on the second day of the tournament in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday. The mixed doubles pair of Samarveer and Radhika showcased their class as they got the better of Deng and …

BAI President Welcomes Historic Thomas Cup Trophy in India for The First Time
1 year, 5 months ago

BAI President Welcomes Historic Thomas Cup Trophy in India for The First Time

News 18  

The Badminton Association of India on Friday received the historic Thomas Cup trophy which India lifted for the first time in the tournamen’s 73-year-long history. BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma and General Secretary Sanjay Mishra welcomed the glittering prestigious trophy in New Delhi on behalf of the triumphant Indian squad. “My heart swells with pride as I welcome the historic …

India crashes out of Sudirman Cup with losses to Malaysia and Chinese Taipei
1 year, 7 months ago

India crashes out of Sudirman Cup with losses to Malaysia and Chinese Taipei

The Hindu  

India was eliminated from the Sudirman Cup 2023 after an unimpressive campaign, following losses to Chinese Taipei and Malaysia, on Monday. Drawn in group C with Malaysia, Australia and Chinese Taipei, India started its campaign with a 1-4 loss to Chinese Taipei on the opening day, with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand being the only winners. Overall it was a …

Thomas Cup squad bags ‘Team of the year’ award - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

Thomas Cup squad bags ‘Team of the year’ award - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s badminton team, which emerged as the champion of the 2022 Thomas Cup, won the ‘National team of the year’ award at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on Monday. Lakshya Sen, member of the winning team, received the award from former India cricket team captain Kapil Dev. Shyam Thapa, regarded …

Indian Thomas Cup-winning team adjudged National Team of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Thomas Cup-winning team adjudged National Team of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards

The Hindu  

The Indian Thomas Cup-winning team bagged the 2023 Sportstar Aces Popular Choice award for the National Team of the Year at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. READ: India winning Thomas Cup adjudged Moment of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards “Thank you Sportstar and The Hindu for making this evening special for me and the whole team. …

India wins bronze, loses to China in Badminton Asian Mixed Team Championship semifinal
1 year, 10 months ago

India wins bronze, loses to China in Badminton Asian Mixed Team Championship semifinal

The Hindu  

India’s campaign in the Badminton Asian Mixed Team Championship ended with a 2-3 loss to China in the semifinals, but not before the doubles teams -- men’s and mixed -- came up with inspired performances to give their opponents a tough time on Saturday. Down 0-2 after HS Prannoy had lost the opening semi-final match to Lei Lan Xi 13-21, …

Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships: India Reach Semifinals to Ensure First Medal in Continental Event
1 year, 10 months ago

Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships: India Reach Semifinals to Ensure First Medal in Continental Event

News 18  

India staged a remarkable comeback to down Hong Kong 3-2 and qualify for the semifinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships and ensure a first-ever medal in the continental tournament on Friday. Down 0-2, the Indians showed great fighting spirit as the doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty and PV Sindhu levelled the scores after reverses in …

India enter semifinals, ensure first medal in continental badminton meet
1 year, 10 months ago

India enter semifinals, ensure first medal in continental badminton meet

Hindustan Times  

India staged a remarkable comeback to down Hong Kong 3-2 and qualify for the semifinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships and ensure a first-ever medal in the continental tournament here on Friday. Indian badminton player PV Sindhu Down 0-2, the Indians showed great fighting spirit as the doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty and PV Sindhu …

Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023: India enters semifinals, ensures first medal in continental badminton meet
1 year, 10 months ago

Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023: India enters semifinals, ensures first medal in continental badminton meet

The Hindu  

India staged a remarkable comeback to down Hong Kong 3-2 and qualify for the semifinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships and ensure a first-ever medal in the continental tournament on Friday. Down 0-2, the Indians showed great fighting spirit as the doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty and PV Sindhu levelled the scores after reverses in …

Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships: India Top Group B to Reach Quarters
1 year, 10 months ago

Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships: India Top Group B to Reach Quarters

News 18  

Star shuttlers P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy won their respective singles matches as India made it to the quarterfinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships as group toppers after defeating Malaysia on Thursday. Prannoy began the proceedings for India in their final Group B match and had to fight hard against world no.4 Zii Jia Lee before …

Pressure, poor execution sank India’s World Cup hopes
1 year, 11 months ago

Pressure, poor execution sank India’s World Cup hopes

Hindustan Times  

“I am not a hockey fan but my son saw India win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and started playing the sport. Indian players react after losing against New Zealand, in the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup match The Mohanty family like 16,000 others at the Kalinga Stadium saw India’s World Cup campaign fizzle out. But India’s wait for …

Badminton in 2023, What to expect: Sindhu’s return, Axelsen’s dominance, Sudirman Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Badminton in 2023, What to expect: Sindhu’s return, Axelsen’s dominance, Sudirman Cup

The Hindu  

After an entertaining 2022, badminton sets itself up for an action-filled 2023 season with the Asian Games, Sudirman Cup and the beginning of the Olympic qualification cycle. Changing perception The Thomas Cup - the World Cup of men’s badminton - conquest last year is one of the most incredible achievements in Indian badminton. Lakshya, Prannoy keeping Indian hopes flying A …

Why 2022 was a fantastic year for Indian sports
1 year, 11 months ago

Why 2022 was a fantastic year for Indian sports

Live Mint  

If there were any doubts that India could keep up the momentum of its historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics last year, were banished in May this year. Before her final against Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong, Zareen told herself, “Aaj final hai, aaj hi ke din history karni hai.” She manifested it perfectly, in her rope-a-dope style, to become the fifth …

Badminton Yearender 2022: From India’s historic Thomas Cup win to the glorious rise of Satwik-Chirag
1 year, 11 months ago

Badminton Yearender 2022: From India’s historic Thomas Cup win to the glorious rise of Satwik-Chirag

The Hindu  

India wins Thomas Cup The Indian men’s badminton team scripted history by winning the Thomas Cup for the maiden time in Bangkok. Sindhu added two glittering trophies to her already decorated cabinet by winning her maiden Super 500 title at the Singapore Open and the long-pending Commonwealth Games women’s single gold medal. Playing his second season on the World Tour, …

Year Ender 2022: A Historic Year for Indian Badminton and the Future is Super Bright
1 year, 11 months ago

Year Ender 2022: A Historic Year for Indian Badminton and the Future is Super Bright

News 18  

We will have to wait and see whether the so called Age fraud issue is going to effect lakshya Sen’s form when the new BWF season starts with the India open next month in Delhi. Year Ender 2022: Sharath Kamal, Manika Light up Table Tennis Scene The Thomas cup was another matter and it announced to the world that India …

From Thomas Cup Win to CWG success: India's 2022 journey to become powerhouse of badminton
2 years ago

From Thomas Cup Win to CWG success: India's 2022 journey to become powerhouse of badminton

India TV News  

India ended the 70-year-old wait and won the title of the prestigious Thomas Cup in the year 2022. In a year of breathless action, PV Sindhu's grit, Lakshya Sen's exuberance, and the dogged determination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also resulted in six individual titles on the BWF Tour. If Sen secured his maiden Super 500 title and also …

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