CWG 2022 Live, Day 3: Weightlifter Achinta Bags Gold, Wins India’s Sixth Medal
Latest updates from Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli won gold medal in men's 73kg category. He became India's third gold medallist.
19-year-old Jeremy Lalrinnunga won his first Commonwealth Games gold, in the men's 67kg weightlifting final.
The men's hockey team produced a clinical performance to beat Ghana 11-0.
Boxer Nikhat Zareen won her first match comprehensively to advance to the quarter-finals in women's flyweight category.
The Indian women's cricket team defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets.
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Commonwealth Games Day 3 Live: More Medals Expected
Four medals on Saturday in weightlifting and there are three more lifters competing in the final this Sunday.
Here's a look at India's schedule today:
Swimming
Men's 200m Butterfly – Heat 3: Sajan Prakash (3.07 pm)
Men's 50m Backstroke – Heat 6: Srihari Natraj (3.31 pm)
Gymnastics
Men's All-Around final: Yogeshwar Singh (1.30 pm)
Badminton
Mixed team quarterfinals: 10pm onwards
Women's T20 Cricket
India versus Pakistan - 3.30pm
Boxing
48-50kg (light flyweight) round of 16: Nikhat Zareen (4.45 pm)
60-63.5 kg (light welterweight) round of 16: Shiva Thapa (5.15 pm)
71-75kg (middleweight) round of 16: Sumit (12.15 am on Monday)
Over 92kg (super heavyweight): Sagar (1 am on Monday)
Hockey (Men)
India versus Ghana: 8.30 pm
Cycling
Men's Sprint qualifying: Esow Alben, Ronaldo Laitonjam, David Beckham (2.32 pm onwards)
Men's 15km scratch race qualifying: Venkappa Kengalagutti, Dinesh Kumar (4.20 pm onwards)
Women's 500m time trail finals: Triyasha Paul, Mayuri Late (9.02pm)
Weightlifting
Men's 67kg final: Jeremy Lalrinnunga (2 pm)
Women's 59kg final: Popy Hazarika (6.30 pm)
Men's 73kg final: Achinta Sheuli (11 pm)
Squash
Women's singles round of 16: Joshna Chinappa (6 pm onwards)
Men's singles round of 16: Saurav Ghosal (6.45 pm)
Table Tennis
Men's team quarterfinal: 2 pm
Women's team semi-finals: 11.30 pm
Lawn Bowls
Women's singles: Tania Choudhary (10.30 pm)
Men's Pairs: India versus England (4 pm).
Commonwealth Games Day 3 Live: Missed Saturday's Action?
India got on the medal tally on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games and as expected, the weightlifters delivered in each of their four events, bagging one gold, two silvers and one bronze for the country.
Also very much as expected, not only was Mirabai Chanu successful in defending her gold, she put up a weightlifting masterclass for everyone to witness, lifting an entire 29kgs more than the second placed lifter in her category.
Click here for a wrap of the day's action.
Commonwealth Games Day 3 Live: Jeremy in Action Today
Among the three weightlifters in action today is 19-year-old Jeremy Lalrinnunga who is competing at his first big-ticket multi-sport event.
Jeremy had burst into the scene in 2018 when he became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympics, in Buenos Aires. He has since suffered an injury setback but is back in top form to make his CWG debut.
“It's my first CWG and I'm feeling great. After the Youth Olympics this is going to be the biggest competition for me after four years as I had missed out on the Olympics,” Jeremy, who competes in the 67kg category, had told PTI.
Commonwealth Games Day 3 Live: Jeremy's Final Underway
The first of the three weightlifters in action today, 19-year-old Jeremy Lalrinnunga's men's 67kg event is now underway.
The 2018 Youth Olympics' gold medallist has set 130 kg as his first lift in the Snatch category, along with Nigeria's Edidiong Joseph Umoafia.
Incase you're wondering why Jeremy's turn is taking a while to come, it's because of the weight he's listed. With some lifters slotting 106kg or 105kg as their first attempt, they have to be allowed to complete their three lifts till everyone in the field reaches the 130kg mark, at which point Jeremy and Edidiong, with the 130kg first lift, will enter the frame.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Edidiong Lifts 130kg in Third Try
Nigeria's Edidiong Joseph Umoafia has fouled his first two attempts at the 130kg lift in the Snatch category. He and Jeremy are the only two who picked this highest weight to open with.
The 19-year-old though managed to successfully lift the weight in his third effort and has now taken the lead in the Snatch category.
Next, and last, with his first lift is Jeremy
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Smooth Sailing For Jeremy
19-year-old Jeremy Lalrinnunga has shot himself into the gold medal position after just one lift! The 2018 Youth Olympics gold medallist increased his first lift to 136kg and pulled it off in his first effort itself.
Next up, he set 140kg for his second lift and pulled it off with ease. A Commonwealth Games record for the Indian!
He went for 143kg for his third throw, but could not hold on. No problem though, the 19-year-old is 10kg ahead of the second placed lifter after the Snatch category.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Jeremy's Long Road to Success
As we wait for Jeremy's turn in the Clean and Jerk event, here's a video from our archives after his Youth Olympics victory in 2018. Just 15 at the time, Jeremy told The Quint how he started lifting 'bamboos and small water connection pipes' to start his training as a youngster. And how he almost chose boxing before learning of the sport where he's breaking CWG records!
'I didn’t know that I would get into weightlifting from the beginning. Earlier, I used to box with my father. When a state academy for weightlifting was opened in Aizawl, I decided to try weightlifting, thinking it’s a game of strength. I only have one dream. I want to win an Olympic medal for India,' he told The Quint.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Jeremy Stays in Lead
Jeremy reduced his opening Clean and Jerk lift to 154kg and has completed it with ease, but the 19-year-old looks to have picked up an injury and he's assisted off the arena.
A cramp is what the commentators seem to believe Jeremy has as he walked out in the middle for his second lift - of 160kg and completes this as well.
He is now holds a comfortable almost 10kg lead with one more lift to go.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Jeremy Retains Lead
Jeremy can't complete his third Clean and Jerk lift and looks to have now injured his shoulder in the process. However, he cumulative 300kg (140kg +160kg) tally is now a Commonwealth Games record in the 67kg category.
Samoa's Vaipava Nevo Ioane though has produced a massive run in the Clean and Jerk event, lifting 163kg and 166kg in his first two attempts. He is going for 174kg in his final lift, if he makes it, he wins the gold.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Jeremy Bags Gold!
The 19-year-old Indian, competing in his first major senior event, has pulled off a golden run and bagged his first gold of the Commonwealth Games.
His total tally of 300kg (140kg+160kg) is a Commonwealth Games record and is 7kgs more than second placed Vaipava Nevo Ioane's 293kg (127kg +166kg). Nigeria's Edidiong Joseph Umoafia wins the bronze with 290kg (130kg+160kg).
The young star from Aizwal created the Games' Snatch (140kg) record and also the overall lift (300kg) record. However, there was an injury scare as he seemed to be suffering from cramps and first reached for his knee and then his elbow, after the final lift.
Jeremy's gold is India's second of this Commonwealth Games, after Mirabai Chanu won her's on Saturday. India's total medal tally now goes up to five, all won by weightlifters.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Over to Cricket, and India to Bowl
The toss was delayed due to rain but play is now underway with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof winning the toss and opting to bat first against India in the T20I fixture.
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has made two changes to her side adding all-rounder Meghna Singh, who recovered from COVID-19, and also Sneh Rana. Harleen Kaur and Rajeshwari Gayakwad have been left out.
The match has been reduced to an 18-overs-a-side game.
Pakistans captain Bismah Maroof and Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham,.
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Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Face Bangladesh in Men’s T-T Quarter-finals
Following the elimination of the Indian women’s table tennis team, the nation will pin their hopes on the men’s team to bring home a medal. In their quarter-final contest, the quartet of Harmeet Desai, Sanil Shetty, Sharath Achanta and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran will be taking on Bangladesh.
India have had a fairly run in this event so far. They won all of their three group stage matches without breaking a sweat – beating Barbados, Singapore and Northern Ireland.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Good Start With the Ball for Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur’s girls have started off well with the ball in their Group A contest against Pakistan. Renuka Singh, who was on fire in the previous match against Australia, set the tone by bowling a maiden first over, while Meghna Singh scalped the wicket of Iram Javed in the second over. At the end of the first five overs, the green shirts are 26/1.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Boxer Nikhat Zareen’s Bout Gets Underway
Boxer Nikhat Zareen, who recently became only the fifth Indian woman to win gold at the World Boxing Championships, is taking on Mozambique’s Helena Isamel Bagao in her round of 16 match in the women’s flyweight category.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Dominant Start for Nikhat
Nikhat Zareen has had a fantastic start in her round of 16 match, with her opponent from Mozambique not being able to put up much of a fight. The lady from Nizamabad has won the first round in convincing fashion, as the second round gets underway.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Nikhat Takes 2-0 Lead
Nikhat was as impressive in the second round as she was in the first, using a combination of effective punches and agile movement to give her opponent no chance of striking back. She wins the second round as well.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Easy Win for Nikhat
Nikhat Zareen has registered an easy victory in her campaign opener at the Commonwealth Games 2022. The 26-year-old was dominant right from the start, giving her opponent absolutely no chance to retaliate. Zareen won all three rounds quite comfortably to sail into the next round.
With this win, Nikhat has advanced to the quarter-finals of the women’s flyweight category. The star pugilist will now take on Wales’ Helen Jones on 3 August.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Maintain Pressure on Pakistani Batters in Cricket
Meanwhile, in cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s bowlers have taken control of the match. Bismah Maroof and Muneeba Ali brought Pakistan back into the game with a 50-run partnership, but the green shirts then lost three wickets in as many overs. Sneh Rana picked up a couple of wickets, while Meghna Singh has also been able to open her wickets tally. At the end of 12 overs, Pakistan are struggling at 66/4.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Shiva Thapa’s Bout Underway
Boxer Shiva Thapa will be taking on Scotland’s Reese Lynch in his round of 16 match in men's welterweight category. The 28-year-old started his Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign with a convincing 5-0 win against Pakistan’s Suleman Baloch.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Good Start for Thapa
Shiva Thapa has got a good start against the World Boxing Championships bronze medallist. His nimble footwork is proving to be tricky for his Scottish opponent, as the NEC Hall 4 echoes chants in support of the Indian boxer.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Defeat for Shiva Thapa
After losing out in round 1, Reese Lynch pulled things back brilliantly in the next two rounds to knock Thapa out of the competition. The 21-year-old youngster wins 4-1 on points, via a split decision.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Book Semi-final Berth in Men’s TT
The Indian men’s table tennis team defeated Bangladesh 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals. The doubles pair of Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanaseakaran got the better of Ramhimlian Bawm and Mohutasin Ahmed Ridoy in the first match, before Sharath Achanta breezed past Md Rifat Sabbir.
The last match saw Sathiyan Gnanasekaran beating Mohutasin Ahmed Ridoy to confirm India’s place in the last four. In the semi-final round, India will be taking on Nigeria on 1 August. The match will start at 11:30 PM IST.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Restrict Pakistan to 99 in Cricket
The Indian bowlers have put up an excellent display in the ongoing Group A clash against Pakistan, restricting Pakistan to a meek total of 99 runs. Barring Deepti Sharma, every bowler used by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was able to open her wickets tally, while Sneh Rana was the most influential bowler from the lot, registering figures of 4-0-15-2. Besides her, Radha Yadav also scalped a couple of wickets.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Openers Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Aim for a Net Run Rate Boost
The Indian opening pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana seem to be in a rush to chase down the total of 100 runs set by Pakistan, as the net run rate could prove to be a crucial factor in determining who will progress to the next round.
At the end of five overs, India are 52/0 – needing just 48 runs more in 13 overs. Mandhana has done most of the damage, scoring 39 runs in 23 deliveries, while Verma has scored 12 runs from 7 deliveries.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Onus to Popy To Extend India’s Dream Weightlifting Streak
Every Indian weightlifter has so far been able to return with a medal, and Popy Hazarika will try to extend that streak as she competes in the women’s 59kg event. The 23-year-old is coming into this competition with form on her side, having won a silver medal in the Commonwealth Senior Championships last year.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Victory in Cricket for Indian Women’s Team
Thanks to an exceptional display with both the bat and the ball, the Indian women’s cricket team has secured a comfortable 8-wicket win over Pakistan in their Group A contest.
Bowling first, Harmanpreet Kaur’s bowlers restricted Bismah Maroof’s side to only 99 runs, with every Indian bowler proving her calibre. The batters did their job brilliantly as well, chasing the total down with 6.2 overs still to spare.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Smriti Mandhana starred with the bat in India's win over Pakistan.
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Commonwealth Games Day 3: Popy Lifts 81kg in First Snatch Attempt
Popy Hazarika lifted 81kg in her first attempt in the snatch round. However, she needs to increase the weights in order to be in the reckoning for a podium finish, with four weightlifters having locked in more weight for their first attempts.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Chinappa Advances to Quarter-finals
Squash player Joshna Chinappa has advanced to the quarter-finals in women’s singles category, following a hard-fought win over New Zealand’s Kaitlyn Watts.
Chinappa started the match by winning the first game, but Watts restored parity in the second game. However, the two-time Commonwealth Games medallist won the next two games to secure a 3-1 victory.
In the quarter-final round, Chinappa will be up against Canada’s Hollie Naughton. The match will take place on 1 August at 6 PM.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Popy Hazarika Finishes Seventh
Popy Hazarika has finished seventh in the women’s 59kg weightlifting event. The lady from Assam lifted 81kg in her first attempt in the snatch round but could not improve on it, being unsuccessful in her next two attempts.
Her best lift in the clean and jerk round was 102kg, which gave her an accumulated score of 183kg. Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won the gold medal by creating a new Commonwealth Games record, while Jessica Gordon Brown and Tali Darsigny earned silver and bronze medals respectively.
Popy Hazarika finished seventh in women's 59kg weightlifting event.
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Commonwealth Games Day 3: Focus Shifts to Men’s Hockey
We now shift out focus to men's hockey, where India are taking on Ghana in their campaign opener. The men in blue are ranked fifth in the FIH rankings, while Ghana are 31 places back in the 36th position. Hence, this should be an easy contest for the team that has won two Commonwealth Games medals in the past, but Manpreet Singh & Co. can ill-afford to be complacent.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Men’s Hockey Team Scores Three in First Quarter
India are leading 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. The men in blue started the match brilliantly, with Abhishek scoring from a penalty corner in the very first minute of the match to hand Graham Reid’s team an early lead.
After a barrage of attacks, the second goal eventually came in the 10th minute of the match. Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh’s fiery flick from a penalty corner left the Ghanian goalkeeper with no chance of putting in a save.
The third goal was scored by Shamsher Singh in the 14th minute. Abhishek, who was the first Indian to find the net in this match, showed an exquisite piece of stickwork down the right flank before finding Shamsher unmarked, and the 25-year-old had no problems whatsoever in placing the ball past the Ghanian goalkeeper.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Score Twice in Second Quarter
India took all but five minutes to score their first goal in the second quarter. 27-year-old midfielder Akashdeep Singh, who was a part of the silver medal-winning team at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, makes it 4-0 for Reid’s boys.
The fifth goal came only a couple of minutes later. India were awarded a penalty stroke after a player in yellow used his leg to clear an attempt off the goalline, and defender Jugraj Singh did well to send the Ghanian goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 5-0.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Score Four More in Third Quarter
Ghana tried to put up somewhat of a fight in the third quarter, but their defence was eventually breached in the 35th minute when Harmanpreet Singh justified his reputation as a drag-flicker once again.
Having eventually broken Ghana’s resilience, it took India all but four minutes to score their next couple of goals. The seventh goal was scored by midfielder Nilakanta Sharma in the 38th minute, while in the very next minute, defender Varun Kumar got his name on the scoresheet.
To round off what was a five-star display in the third quarter, defender Jugraj Singh scored his second, and his team’s ninth goal in the 43rd minute.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: 10/10 India Score 11 Goals
It has been an absolutely flawless, 10/10 performance from the Indian team, and to support that statement, they have scored more than 10 goals.
27-year-old forward Mandeep Singh joined the party in the 48th minute, while in the 53rd minute, Harmanpreet Singh scored yet another goal from a penalty corner.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Take on South Africa in Mixed Team Badminton Quarter-final
Besides the men’s hockey team, the Indian mixed badminton team is also in action currently, where they are taking on South Africa in a quarter-final contest.
In the first match of a best-of-five series, the mixed doubles pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa is taking on Jarred Elliott and Deidra Jordaan
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Men’s Hockey Team Starts Campaign With 11-0 Triumph
That’s the full-time whistle – the Indian men’s hockey team have started their Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in style, handing Ghana an 11-0 defeat. Graham Reid’s team was clinical from start to finish, justifying why they are positioned 31 places ahead of their opposition in the FIH rankings.
Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh displayed his exquisite drag-flicking ability, as he netted three of India’s 11 goals. Defender Jugraj Singh got on the scoresheet twice, while Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Varun Kumar, Akashdeep Singh and Mandeep Singh scored one goal apiece.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian men's hockey team started their campaign with a flawless 11-0 win over Ghana.
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Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Go 1-0 up in Mixed Team Badminton Quarter-finals
The Indian mixed badminton team has taken a 1-0 lead in their ongoing quarter-final match against South Africa. In a mixed doubles game, the pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa defeated Jarred Elliott and Deidre Jordaan 21-9, 21-11.
In the second match of this best-of-five series, one of the chief architects of India’s Thomas Cup glory, Lakshya Sen will be taking on Caden Kakora.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Lakshya Sen Makes It 2-0 for India
Lakshya Sen breezed past his opponent, Caden Kakora, to give India a 2-0 lead in their ongoing mixed team quarter-final battle against South Africa. The 20-year-old youngster won his match 21-5, 21-6.
India now need just a solitary victory from any of their remaining three matches in this best-of-five series. In the third match, Aakarshi Kashyap will be up against Johanita Scholtz.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli in Action
Achinta Sheuli will hope to become the sixth Indian weightlifter to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Though only 20 years of age, he has already won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.
Sheuli is competing in the men's 73kg category and has locked in 137kg for his first attempt in the snatch round.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: India Advance to Semi-finals in Mixed Team Badminton
We shift our focus back to badminton, as the Indian mixed team have made their way into the semi-finals by beating South Africa 3-0 in the quarter-finals. After taking a 2-0 lead through Lakshya Sen and the pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa, Aakarshi Kashyap won her match against Johanita Scholtz 22-11, 21-16.
In the semi-finals, India will be up against the winner of the ongoing contest between Scotland and Singapore. The match will be played on Monday, August 1.
Commonwealth Games 2022: India defeated South Africa 3-0 in the quarter-finals of mixed team badminton
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Commonwealth Games Day 3: Saurav Advances to Semi-finals in Men’s Singles Squash
Meanwhile, Saurav Ghosal has emerged victoriously in his quarter-finals game in men’s singles squash, earning him a place in the last four. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist defeated Canada’s David Baillargeon 11-6. 11-2, 11-6.
Ghosal will face a tougher challenge in his semi-final clash, as he will be up against the four-time World Doubles Championships medallist, Greg Lobban. The match will be played on August 1 from 6:45 PM IST.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Lifts 137kg in First Snatch Attempt
Achinta Sheuli has gone clear of everyone else with his first attempt in the snatch round. The youngster from Howrah lifted 137kg to take him to the top of the charts, but two weightlifters have locked in 138kg for their last snatch attempt.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Back on Top With 140kg Lift
After being overtaken by Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad for a brief moment, Achinta has once again reclaimed his place at the top of the charts with a fantastic second attempt. He lifted 140kg to get himself a lead of 2kg, and will now attempt a 143kg lift in his last snatch attempt.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Creates New Games Record
It is three out of three for Achinta, as he lifts 143kg in his last attempt in the snatch round to create a new Commonwealth Games Record. With this lift, he has extended his lead over his nearest competitor to 5kg.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Remains on Top, Creates Another CWG Record
Achinta remains on the gold medal position with a clean lift of 166kg in his first clean and jerk attempt. With this lift, he has taken his total of 309kg (143kg + 166kg), which happens to be a new Commonwealth Games record.
As per the current standings, Achinta’s biggest competitor is Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who is 6kg behind the Indian.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Unsuccessful Second Clean and Jerk Attempt for Achinta
The youngster tried increasing his total tally further by 4kg – attempting a 170kg lift in his second clean and jerk attempt. However, for the first time on the night, Achinta could not complete his lift.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Finishes on 313KG
With a successful lift of 170kg in his third clean and jerk attempt, Achinta Sheuli has finished with a total of 313kg (143kg + 170kg).
He still is placed at the top of the standings, but will be overtaken by Erry Hidayat Muhammad if the latter is successful in his attempt of a 176kg clean and jerk lift.
Commonwealth Games Day 3: Achinta Becomes India's Third Gold Medallist
Erry Hidayat Muhammad is unsuccessful in his last two clean and jerk attempts, which can only mean one thing – Achinta Sheuli becomes India's third gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
He was successful in all of his three attempts in the snatch round, recording a best lift of 143kg with his third attempt. In the clean and jerk round, Achinta lifted 170kg in his last attempt to take his total tally to 313kg.
En route to his gold glory, the young lad from West Bengal also made a couple of new Commonwealth Games records. He becomes India’s sixth medallist and third gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games 2022, after Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Mirabai Chanu.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Achinta Sheuli became India's third gold medallist at CWG 2022
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