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Fujii defends Meijin title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Masayuki Toyoshima after defending the most prestigious Meijin title by beating him in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series in Monbetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan. With his first defense of Meijin, Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, has won or defended all 22 title matches he has fought.

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Fujii defends Meijin title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses with a bouquet of flowers after defending the most prestigious Meijin title 4-1 in a best-of-seven series against Masayuki Toyoshima in Monbetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 27, 2024. With his first defense of Meijin, Fujii has won or defended all 22 title matches he has fought.

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Fujii defends Meijin title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Masayuki Toyoshima after defending the most prestigious Meijin title by beating him in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series in Monbetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan. With his first defense of Meijin, Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, has won or defended all 22 title matches he has fought.

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Fujii defends Meijin title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses with a bouquet of flowers after defending the most prestigious Meijin title 4-1 in a best-of-seven series against Masayuki Toyoshima in Monbetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 27, 2024. With his first defense of Meijin, Fujii has won or defended all 22 title matches he has fought.

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Women's Rugby Team Training - Marcoussis

Training in the rain, in Marcoussis (National Rugby Center) for the French women's rugby team which will meet Wales in Cardiff on Sunday April 21. This is the fourth match of the six nations tournament and so far the French women's XV of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have won all their matches and are ranked second in the standings behind England who they will meet on April 27 next. Marcoussis, France on April 17, 2024. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujii defends Osho title

TOKYO, Japan Kyodo - Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses after defending the Osho title 4-0 in a best-of-seven series against Tatsuya Sugai in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2024. Fujii clinched his first title, Kisei, in July 2020, and won or defended all 19 title matches he has fought since then.(Kyodo)

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Fujii defends Osho title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses after defending the Osho title 4-0 in a best-of-seven series against Tatsuya Sugai in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2024. Fujii clinched his first title, Kisei, in July 2020, and won or defended all 19 title matches he has fought since then.

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Fujii defends Osho title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses after defending the Osho title 4-0 in a best-of-seven series against Tatsuya Sugai in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2024. Fujii clinched his first title, Kisei, in July 2020, and won or defended all 19 title matches he has fought since then.

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Fujii defends Osho title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, attends a press conference after defending the Osho title 4-0 in a best-of-seven series against Tatsuya Sugai in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2024. Fujii clinched his first title, Kisei, in July 2020, and won or defended all 19 title matches he has fought since then.

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Fujii defends Osho title

Sota Fujii, who holds all eight shogi titles, poses after defending the Osho title 4-0 in a best-of-seven series against Tatsuya Sugai in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2024. Fujii clinched his first title, Kisei, in July 2020, and won or defended all 19 title matches he has fought since then.

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby: New Zealand XV coach Leon MacDonald

Leon MacDonald, head coach of New Zealand Rugby's All Blacks XV, gives an interview in Tokyo on July 3, 2023, ahead of the team's matches against a Japan XV and the Brave Blossoms.

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China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match

STORY: China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match STORYLINE: China women's volleyball team conducted a sharing session with the disciplined forces of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and played a friendly match with them on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GONG XIANGYU, China women's volleyball team player "Yesterday, the China women's volleyball team went to universities, middle schools and primary schools to communicate with students of different ages and with people from all walks of life here in Hong Kong. We hope that through the influence of our team, more people can be encouraged to take part in the sports." China women's volleyball team arrived in Hong Kong on June 6 for their second-week matches of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL). They concluded the matches in Hong Kong with two wins and

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Hangzhou Asian Games Venues Acceptance

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2023 - An aerial photo shows the stadium at Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou's West Lake district, which will host the football matches of the Hangzhou Asian Games, June 14, 203, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games, the preparations for the Asian Games have fully entered the sprint stage, of which all 56 venues of the Hangzhou Asian Games have completed the functional acceptance of the event and have the function of the event. At present, 42 test events have been held in these Asian Games venues, and 13 more test events will be held in the next stage to conduct full pressure tests on the organization and operation of the events, as well as the operation of the hardware and software.

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Hangzhou Asian Games Venues Acceptance

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2023 - An aerial photo shows the stadium at Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou's West Lake district, which will host the football matches of the Hangzhou Asian Games, June 14, 203, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games, the preparations for the Asian Games have fully entered the sprint stage, of which all 56 venues of the Hangzhou Asian Games have completed the functional acceptance of the event and have the function of the event. At present, 42 test events have been held in these Asian Games venues, and 13 more test events will be held in the next stage to conduct full pressure tests on the organization and operation of the events, as well as the operation of the hardware and software.

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Hangzhou Asian Games Venues Acceptance

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2023 - An aerial photo shows the stadium at Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou's West Lake district, which will host the football matches of the Hangzhou Asian Games, June 14, 203, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games, the preparations for the Asian Games have fully entered the sprint stage, of which all 56 venues of the Hangzhou Asian Games have completed the functional acceptance of the event and have the function of the event. At present, 42 test events have been held in these Asian Games venues, and 13 more test events will be held in the next stage to conduct full pressure tests on the organization and operation of the events, as well as the operation of the hardware and software.

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China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

STORY: China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the audience at the game 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China has qualified for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals as Group B winner of the second round qualification after triumphing 5-0 over Myanmar in Yangon on Saturday. Thus, China has won all of its three group matches against Chinese Taipei, Nepal and Myanmar. At Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium, China quickly displayed its strength and dominance as Lu Jiayu broke the deadlock in the eighth minute, with the other four goals scored by Jiang Chenjing in the 35th minute, Huo Yuexin in the 40th minute, and Zhao Xinyue in the 69th and 75th minutes. "We received very high expectations from our supporters prior to this tournament. We met their expectations in these three matches. But we still need to make more progress," said China's head coach Wang Jun. "All the pla

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Oct. 9, 2022 shows members of Team China and president of Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) Liu Guoliang pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the men's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. China won all eight matches to claim its fifth consecutive women's team title at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships held in Chengdu, China from September 30 to October 9. Meanwhile, the Chinese men's team swept Germany 3-0 to lift the trophy for the 10th time in a row. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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Rains washes out play at French Open

PARIS, May 30 Kyodo - Persistent rain forces the cancellation of all matches on the ninth day of play at the French Open in Paris on May 30, 2016.

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DNA of Japanese man matches 12 babies in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - A senior official of Thai police speaks at a news conference in Bangkok on Aug. 20, 2014. He said that a DNA sample provided by a Japanese businessman suspected of siring 12 surrogate babies in Thailand matches with all 12 infants.