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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan poses in front of a wall with photos of outstanding Afghan cricket players at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan takes a photo at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts on his cricket gear during a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan takes a training session with his teammate at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan (L) helps his father at their fruit and vegetable stall after his training in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts his bag into the locker ahead of his training at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan's teammates take a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPR

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan leaves the pitch after training at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts on his cricket gear during a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team India, silver medalists team Afghanistan and bronze medalists team Bangladesh attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team India celebrate after the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team India celebrate after the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team India, silver medalists team Afghanistan and bronze medalists team Bangladesh attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists team Afghanistan attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team India celebrate after the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team India attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists team Afghanistan attends the awarding ceremony for the Men's Cricket at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fans of team India react during the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team Bangladesh celebrate after the Men's Bronze Medal Match of Cricket between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team Bangladesh celebrate after the Men's Bronze Medal Match of Cricket between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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Volunteers, staff make attendees at Hangzhou Asiad feel at home

STORY: Volunteers, staff make attendees at Hangzhou Asiad feel at home DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN XIN, Volunteer from Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WU HAO, English broadcaster at Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMARTUVSHIN GANZORIG, Mongolian volunteer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHANG MENGTIAN, Volunteer from Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG WEI, Member of accommodation service team at Asian Games Village STORYLINE: About 37,600 volunteers are serving the 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, providing assistance in translation, communication and medical services, among others. By trying their best to offer high-level services, the volunteers and staff members hope their hospitality and help can make people feel at home during the Games. SOU

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of Bangladesh celebrate during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Saif Hassan (R) of Bangladesh competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of Afghanistan react during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shahidullah Kamal (L) of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Saif Hassan of Bangladesh competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Noor Ali Zadran (R) of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Noor Ali Zadran (L) of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jaker Ali Anik (L) of Bangladesh competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suresh Vijay Unni of Malaysia competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Syed Aziz of Malaysia (C) competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle (R) of Sri Lanka competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of Afghanistan react during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ahmad Zubaidi of Malaysia (L) competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Shahzad Mohammadi (1st R) of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of Afghanistan react during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Muhammad Amir Azim of Malaysia competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of Afghanistan react during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Saif Hassan (R) of Bangladesh competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Malaysia and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Noor Ali Zadran of Afghanistan competes during the men's team quarterfinal of Cricket between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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Japan women's archery team wins bronze

LONDON, Britain - Ren Hayakawa, Miki Kanie and Kaori Kawanaka (from L to R) celebrate their bronze medal victory in the women's archery tournament at Lord's Cricket Ground at the London Olympics on July 29, 2012. Japan beat Russia in the match for third place with a score of 209-207.

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Japan women's archery team wins bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Ren Hayakawa, Miki Kanie and Kaori Kawanaka (from L to R) smile with their bronze medals after the women's archery tournament at Lord's Cricket Ground at the London Olympic games on July 29, 2012. South Korea took the gold while China took silver in the final round.

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Japan women's archery team wins bronze

LONDON, Britain - Women's archery team members Ren Hayakawa, Miki Kanie and Kaori Kawanaka (from L to R) hold up flower bouquets celebrating their bronze medal victory at Lord's Cricket Ground at the London Olympics on July 29, 2012. No Japan men's or women's team had ever medaled in Olympic archery.

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Japanese men's archery team places 5th

LONDON, Britain - (From L) Japan's archers Yu Ishizu, Hideki Kikuchi and Takaharu Furukawa celebrate at the Lord's cricket ground in London on July 27, 2012 after placing fifth in the ranking round of men's team archery at the London Olympic Games.

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Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (C) leaps for the ball during the second half of his team's final qualifier for next year's World Cup finals against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17. Australia won 2-1 to top the Asian Zone qualifying group.

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Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gestures in protest at the referee in the first half of his team's match against Australia in their final qualifier for next year's World Cup finals at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17. Australia came from behind to claim a 2-1 win to finish top of Asian Zone qualifying.