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Olympic bronze medallist Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:21:55 PM IST

Gurjant Singh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, announced his retirement during the Hockey India Awards ceremony in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..

AIFF opens bids for RFP for commercial rights of club competitions

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:51:56 PM IST

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, opened the bids for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial Rights Relating to Competitions and Properties Owned by AIFF. ... read..

Inter Miami CF to honour Lionel Messi with 'Leo Messi Stand' at Nu Stadium

Florida | March 27, 2026 10:51:43 PM IST

Inter Miami CF will honour Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi by dedicating a section of their new Nu Stadium in his name, set to be unveiled as the "Leo Messi Stand." ... read..

Iran football team pays tribute to children killed in Minab school bombing

Belek | March 27, 2026 10:21:51 PM IST

Iran's men's national football team made an emotional tribute to the children killed in a recent school bombing in Minab, holding up schoolbags during the national anthem and wearing black armbands before a match against Nigeria on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Surfing Association wins Chief Minister's State Sports Award for Best Sports Organizer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 8:51:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Surfing Association (TNSA) has been conferred with the prestigious Chief Minister's State Sports Award for 2025-2026 in the Best Sports Organizer category by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, in recognition of its outstanding cont ... read..

"Four tickets can't be given, for tomorrow's match, they will get two": DK Shivakumar after Congress MLA's IPL ticket demand

Karnataka (Bengaluru) | March 27, 2026 8:22:10 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar spoke about the demand from legislators for complimentary Indian Premier League (IPL) matches tickets held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saying that previously each MLA, MP, and minister received ... read..

"He's one of the great captains I have played under": Sai Sudharsan lauds Shubman Gill for his leadership

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 27, 2026 8:22:01 PM IST

India and Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan praised Shubman Gill for his leadership qualities, highlighting his trustworthiness and instinctive captaincy. ... read..

Roundglass Hockey Academy wins Hockey India President Award

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 7:52:23 PM IST

Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) has been honoured with the prestigious Hockey India President Award for Outstanding Achievement 2025 at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards, recognising its monumental contribution to grassroots development and the revival ... read..

Cricket Australia clarifies 'Free Imran Khan' T-shirt row at Sheffield Shield final, terms it humanitarian issue

Melbourne | March 27, 2026 7:52:13 PM IST

Cricket Australia (CA) has clarified its stance after a fan was initially denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final at Junction Oval in Melbourne for wearing a "Free Imran Khan" T-shirt, stating that support for the former Pakistan captain will now be pe ... read..

"He won't be ready for tomorrow": RCB head coach clears on Josh Hazlewood's availability

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 7:51:53 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower cleared the clouds on the Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood's availability for the season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), scheduled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday and ... read..

"We're looking forward to the challenge," says Head Coach Andy Flower as RCB gear up for title defence

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 7:21:56 PM IST

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to play the season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of the fixture, Head Coach Andy Flower said ... read..

India braces for Bangladesh challenge in SAFF U20 C'ship

Male | March 27, 2026 7:21:54 PM IST

Buoyed by their commanding win over Pakistan, India will turn their attention to Bangladesh in their final Group B fixture of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Male on Saturday. ... read..

KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad meets Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka (Bengaluru) | March 27, 2026 7:21:53 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, former Indian cricketer and President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad met Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Friday. ... read..

"Not thinking about future, just the present": Sai Sudharsan on his mindset ahead of IPL 2026

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 27, 2026 6:51:41 PM IST

India and Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan emphasised a calm and focused approach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. He said his priority is to stay in present and concentrate on the immediate task of contributing to hi ... read..

"Badminton will miss you": PV Sindhu pays emotional tribute as Carolina Marin retires

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 6:21:33 PM IST

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu penned an emotional tribute to Carolina Marin following the Spaniard's retirement from professional badminton, saying the sport "will miss" one of its fiercest competitors. ... read..

Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025: Navneet Kaur, Hardik Singh named Players of the Year

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 5:52:04 PM IST

The Hockey India 8th Annual Awards celebrated the finest performers and contributors to Indian hockey over the past year, bringing together players, officials, and Member Units for a gathering that recognised excellence across the sport, on Friday. ... read..

How mason's daughter Monikha Sonowal overcame pain barrier, self-doubts to clinch KITG weightlifting gold

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 27, 2026 5:22:02 PM IST

"Perhaps he's busy at the construction site," Monikha Sonowal quipped as she tried calling her father again. ... read..

Esports Nations Cup 2026 appoints NODWIN Gaming as national team partner for India

Riyadh | March 27, 2026 5:21:54 PM IST

The Esports Foundation (EF) on Friday appointed NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in gaming, esports and youth entertainment, as India's official National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition set to ... read..

RCB suffer big blow as Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test, denied IPL 2026 NOC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST

Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of at least the opening phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after failing to clear a mandatory fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket, dealing a fresh setback to the defending champions Royal Challengers Be ... read..

Asia Cup 2026 Bangkok archery: India finishes with eight medals, dominates compound category

Bangkok | March 27, 2026 2:51:50 PM IST

Team India dominated the Asia Cup 2026 archery Stage I tournament in Bangkok, sweeping the men's individual event podium with medal finishes on Friday. ... read..

"Told me to play as long as I can": Manpreet on HI prez Tirkey wanting him to break his 412-appearance record

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 2:21:50 PM IST

Indian hockey stalwart and Olympic medalist Manpreet Singh said that the Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey wants him to break his record to become the most capped Indian player and has encouraged him to continue as long as possible. ... read..

Nicola Carey targets T20 World Cup berth as Australia test bench strength

Basseterre | March 27, 2026 2:21:49 PM IST

Australian all-rounder Nicola Carey has set her sights on cementing a place in the squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup as she continues her return to the national setup following a period away from international cricket. ... read..

Pathan hails KL as DC's "safest bank", backs Shaw to be his opening partner

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 1:52:00 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul's consistency and backed Prithvi Shaw to be his opening partner for the season. ... read..

"Focus will be on Virat": Aakash Chopra picks Kohli among stars to have best season

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 1:51:52 PM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, will be keen to once again show what they are capable of as the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway with the season opener between the Royal Callengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunr ... read..

AKFI, Mashal Sports roll out elite strength, conditioning camp for Asian Games preparation

Bellary (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 1:21:54 PM IST

The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), in collaboration with Mashal Sports, will commence a high-performance Strength & Conditioning Camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, bringing together the country's leading men's and wome ... read..

Aakash Chopra picks Orange, Purple Cap contenders for IPL 2026

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 12:51:50 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra predicted the picks for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap honours ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, picking an all-Indian line-up for the same. ... read..

Nita Ambani meets Mumbai Indian team squad, praises Rohit Sharma's fitness transformation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 11:51:33 AM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) team owner Nita Ambani had a wholesome exchange with the franchise's star batter Rohit Sharma, lauding his fitness transformation over the last few months. ... read..

"People tend to forget my batting": RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 11:21:43 AM IST

Indian and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya spoke on his batting being overlooked as a skillset and how the goal still remains for him to represent the country, having played his last international game almost five years back. ... read..

West Indies to manage workload of pacers Seales, Shamar, Alzarri ahead of hectic international schedule

St John's | March 27, 2026 10:21:42 AM IST

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed workload management of their pace trio of Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph ahead of a busy international cricket schedule. ... read..

Pakistan Super League: Hyderabad Kingsmen's maroon kit forces unusual ball change

Lahore | March 27, 2026 9:51:39 AM IST

In what was one of the most unusual ball changes in a long while, the Hyderabad Kingsmen's kit left the white ball smeared with colour from the pads, changing the ball's colour from white to maroon-ish during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opener against ... read..

FIFA WC playoffs: Italy, Sweden among finalists as race for final six spots stays alive

Mexico City | March 27, 2026 9:22:05 AM IST

The race for the final six spots for the FIFA World Cup continues, as four-time champions Italy, Sweden, Turkiye and Denmark were among the nations who sealed their spot in the finals during the European playoffs, as per Olympics.com. ... read..

Miami Open: Zverev sets semifinal clash with world number two Sinner

Miami | March 27, 2026 8:52:22 AM IST

Alexander Zverev made it to the semifinals of the ongoing Miami Open, beating Francisco Cerundolo in a dominant fashion, setting up a clash with world number two Jannik Sinner. ... read..

International Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 1:22:54 AM IST

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday that it would reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events. ... read..

Aakash Chopra discusses KKR's leadership challenge since Gautam Gambhir left

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:52:05 PM IST

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has spoken about the leadership challenges facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since the departure of Gautam Gambhir, the team's former captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Indian Football League: Rajasthan United hold Diamond Harbour to a hard-fought draw

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 26, 2026 11:51:55 PM IST

Rajasthan United FC held Diamond Harbour FC to a 1-1 draw in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. ... read..

IFL: Shillong Lajong cruise past Gokulam to move into top three

Manjeri (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 11:51:53 PM IST

Goals in each half from Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah and Tremiki Lamurong guided Shillong Lajong FC to a comfortable 2-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Thursday. ... read..

Harbhajan Singh leads intensive training camp for young off-spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 26, 2026 11:21:56 PM IST

India's emerging off-spinners got a boost at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where Indian veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh led a specialised training camp on Thursday. ... read..

Josh Hazlewood joins RCB camp ahead of IPL 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 26, 2026 11:21:54 PM IST

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has officially joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. ... read..

SAFF U20 Championship: Punjab FC Academy players power India to win against Pakistan

Male | March 26, 2026 11:21:47 PM IST

Roundglass Punjab FC Academy athletes delivered a masterclass performance to power the India Under-20 men's football team to a commanding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their SAFF U-20 Championship in Maldives. ... read..

Rinku Singh expresses gratitude to UP govt for appointing him as Regional Sports Officer

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 10:51:47 PM IST

India's star batter Rinku Singh expresses gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his government for appointing him as a Regional Sports Officer. ... read..

India defeat Pakistan in SAFF U20 C'ship opener to secure semi-final spot

Male | March 26, 2026 10:21:40 PM IST

The Indian U20 men's team posted a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Male on Thursday. ... read..

"We want to be a team that consistently scores big runs": GT skipper Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 26, 2026 10:21:37 PM IST

Just days ahead of their first match in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill emphasised the team's ambition to consistently score high runs, depending on the conditions. ... read..

Jindal Panther clinch 10-9 extra-time win over Jaipur Achievers

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:21:30 PM IST

Jindal Panther claimed a hard-fought 10-9 victory over Jaipur Achievers in an intense extra-time contest at the Northern India Polo Championship, held at the Jaipur Polo Grounds on Thursday, according to a release. ... read..

Indian spinner Rahul Chahar returns to Surrey for County Championship stint

London | March 26, 2026 10:21:27 PM IST

Indian leg spinner Rahul Chahar will return to Surrey for the last eight County Championship matches this summer. ... read..

I want team to win: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill on his personal goal

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 26, 2026 8:51:43 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill spoke candidly about his personal goals, revealing that he prioritises team success over personal achievements. ... read..

"Ben Sears been fit and playing consecutive games is a win": New Zealand head coach Rob Walter

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 8:21:40 PM IST

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter feels having fast bowler Ben Sears fit for an entire series is among the major takeaways for Kiwi's from their five-match T20I series against South Africa. ... read..

"My journey ends here": Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement from professional badminton

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 8:21:37 PM IST

Rio 2016 Olympic badminton gold medallist Carolina Marin on Thursday announced her retirement at the age of 32 from professional badminton, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career. ... read..

KITG Day 2: Manikanta clinch hat-trick of golds, Anushka Bhagat wins her second medal

Raipur (Chattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 7:21:49 PM IST

Karnataka's Manikanta L won his third successive gold when he dominated the 200m Individual Medley, while Odisha's Anjali Munda clinched her second gold in the women's event on the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) here on Thursday. ... read..

MP Gurmeet Hayer takes stock of arrangements for IPL 2026 clash at Mullanpur

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 26, 2026 7:21:48 PM IST

With a view to ensure foolproof arrangements for the upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans on March 31 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - 2026, the newly elected Secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Gurmeet Singh Meet Haye ... read..

"First big assignment for him": Aakash Chopra speaks on Abhishek Nayar's first season as head coach of KKR

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 6:52:22 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke on Abhishek Nayar's first season as head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead for Nayar. ... read..

BCCI announces schedule for second phase of IPL 2026

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 6:52:11 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The BCCI confirmed that the venues for the Playoffs will be announced at a later date. ... read..

"He sets high standards and has accountability within the dressing room": Faf du Plessis shares his impression of Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 4:51:54 PM IST

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis shared his impression of Gautam Gambhir as a leader, having played against him many times in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He said that Gambhir comes across as a "villain" to opponents because of his intense c ... read..

Congress MLA Kashappanavar accuses Karnataka Cricket Association of selling IPL 2026 tickets in black

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 26, 2026 4:51:32 PM IST

Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa has raised serious allegations against the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of selling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 tickets in black market rather than issuing them to le ... read..

India Lacrosse teams meet Vice-President Radhakrishnan after historic golds

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 4:51:27 PM IST

In a proud and momentous development for Indian lacrosse, Anudeep Reddy, Indian Men's team's skipper and the historic gold medal-winning captain who led India to its first-ever gold in the sport, along with Indian Women's team Captain Sunita, had the hono ... read..

India's Skeet Team gears up for ISSF World Cup in Tangier

Tangier | March 26, 2026 4:21:44 PM IST

The Indian skeet squad are all set for action as the competition day of ISSF Shotgun World Cup Tangier gets underway tomorrow, March 27, here at the Club Tangerois de Tir in Tangier, Morocco. ... read..

"I have unfinished business at Asian Games," says Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 4:21:42 PM IST

For more than a decade, Mirabai Chanu has been the face of Indian weightlifting. During this period, she has bagged an impressive medal haul that includes a Tokyo Olympics silver, three World Championship medals and three Commonwealth Games podium finishe ... read..

Fixtures unveiled for India men's international home season 2026-27

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2026 3:51:34 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the fixtures for Team India's senior men's international home season for 2026-27, featuring a comprehensive multi-format schedule against four visiting nations. ... read..

From chance selection to historic gold: Odisha teenager Anjali Munda makes a golden splash at KITG 2026

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 2:21:37 PM IST

Back in 2022, when a sports teacher asked students to opt for different sports during a routine class, the then 11-year-old Anjali Munda quietly raised her hand and chose swimming, the only sporting activity she was familiar with. ... read..

Modern Pythian Games make India proud at Bishkek as young artists shine at SCO Youth Delphic Games

Bishkek | March 26, 2026 1:52:08 PM IST

India has made a proud mark on the international cultural stage as young Indian artists entered the final rounds of multiple categories at the 1st Youth Delphic Games for SCO Member Nations, currently being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. ... read..

Gulveer Singh to lead Indian elite field at 18th edition of World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 26, 2026 1:21:38 PM IST

National record holder in the 10,000 m and 5,000 m, Gulveer Singh, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled on April 26. ... read..

Anmol Ekka, Sakshi Rana react to nominations for Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:21:36 PM IST

Ahead of the eighth edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards, which is scheduled to be held on 27 March in New Delhi, promising Indian hockey talents Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana expressed their pride and excitement after being nominated for prestigious un ... read..

"Good to be back": Pat Cummins shares positive signs of recovery ahead of IPL 2026

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 12:51:31 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad's full-time skipper Pat Cummins shared the latest update on his recovery from the back injury with a photo ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. ... read..

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals opening pair for new season

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2026 12:21:37 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed that he will be opening the batting with the star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, starting March 28. ... read..

India clinch double bronzes at Asia Cup 2026 Stage I archery in Bangkok

Bangkok | March 26, 2026 11:52:06 AM IST

India secured a pair of bronze medals at the Asia Cup Stage I archery tournament in Bangkok on Wednesday, with the women's recurve team and the men's compound team finishing on the podium after strong performances. ... read..

IPL 2026: BMRCL extends Metro timings, adds facilities for season opener in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 26, 2026 10:51:38 AM IST

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season opener between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28 and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) ... read..

"RCB will always remain a part of my DNA...": Vijay Mallya reacts on IPL franchise's blockbuster sale

London | March 26, 2026 10:21:51 AM IST

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya congratulated the new owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after the biggest deal in IPL history, saying that 'RCB will always remain a part of his DNA'. ... read..

Rinku Singh thanks UP government for appointing him as Regional Sports Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 8:51:21 AM IST

Indian batter Rinku Singh thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his government for appointing him a Regional Sports Officer on Wednesday. ... read..

Gurindervir Singh blazes to 60m national record at Indoor Athletics Championships

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 26, 2026 8:21:30 AM IST

Gurindervir Singh produced a sensational sprint to shatter the men's 60m national record at the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. ... read..

No doubt that I have to come back to Indian team: Prithvi Shaw ahead of IPL

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:21:40 AM IST

Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian men's national team as he prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with Delhi Capitals (DC). ... read..

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