KAOHSIUNG (Chinese Taipei) – Shibuya (JPN) completed a remarkable run from the Qualifying Draw to the top of the podium at the FIBA 3×3 Kaohsiung Challenger 2026, edging hosts Taipei WanBao (TPE) 21-19 in a thrilling Final to claim their first Challenger title of the season. Kristaps Gluditis delivered the decisive blow with a game-winning two-pointer, while Taipei WanBao and Utrecht (NED) also secured qualification to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026.

The Winner

Shibuya’s journey to the title was nothing short of extraordinary. After beating Balige (INA) and Phoenix (USA) in the Qualifying Draw, Shibuya carried their momentum into the Main Draw with a statement 21-15 win over hosts Taipei WanBao. They then survived a three-way tie in Pool D to advance alongside the hosts before taking down Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals.

Their biggest test came against top seed Antwerp (BEL) in the Semi-Finals. Shibuya prevailed 21-19 behind four two-pointers from Gluditis, setting up a Final showdown with Taipei. Gluditis was named tournament MVP after finishing with 34 points, 46.2 total player value, 19 highlights, 13 two-pointers and 13 key assists.

The Runner-up

Taipei WanBao gave their home fans plenty to celebrate as they battled all the way to the Final. After bouncing back from their opening loss to Shibuya by defeating Crvena Zvezda (SRB) 22-11, the hosts survived the Quarter-Finals against Princeton (USA), with Mike Efevberha pouring in 14 points, including six two-pointers.

Efevberha continued his outstanding run with 10 points in the Semi-Final victory over Utrecht, carrying Taipei into the Final. They ultimately fell just short against Shibuya but still earned a ticket to Deqing. Efevberha led all scorers in Kaohsiung with 41 points.

The Final

Shibuya and Taipei WanBao produced a Final worthy of the occasion. The Japanese side built an early advantage and led 15-10 with under four minutes remaining. Taipei refused to go away, however, as Efevberha knocked down a two-pointer to bring the hosts level at 19-19. With the title hanging in the balance, Gluditis stepped up. The Shibuya star buried the game-winning two-pointer to complete the 21-19 victory and send his team to the top of the podium.

The Reward

The Kaohsiung title came with a valuable prize: qualification to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026. Shibuya, Taipei WanBao and Utrecht all secured their places in Deqing. Antwerp finished third but had already pre-qualified for the World Tour stop, leaving Utrecht to claim the last available ticket.

Final Standings

1. Shibuya (JPN) – qualified to WT Deqing
2. Taipei WanBao (TPE) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Antwerp (BEL) – already pre-qualified to WT Deqing
4. Utrecht (NED) – qualified to WT Deqing
5. Princeton (USA)

Top Scorers

1. Mike Efevberha (Taipei WanBao) – 41 pts
2. Ryo Ozawa (Shibuya) – 34 pts
3. Kristaps Gluditis (Shibuya) – 34 pts
4. Dennis Donkor (Antwerp) – 33 pts
5. Petar Ivanovic (Taipei WanBao) – 31 pts

What’s Next

The focus now shifts away from the Challenger circuit, with the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 taking place in Antwerp, Belgium this week before the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 tips off in Wuhan, China next week.

The Challenger action returns on September 18-19 with the Hongcheon Challenger, while the Phoenix Challenger follows on September 19-20. The road then leads to Deqing, China, where the next FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop takes place on September 26-27.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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SHANGHAI (China) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 brings together the best teams from across the season, each arriving with their own strengths, stars and style of play.

From the Netherlands’ remarkable consistency to Germany’s defensive dominance, here is one reason why each team can win the season-ending showdown at the West Bund Artistic Center in Shanghai.

Netherlands – They simply win

If there is one team that has made winning look routine this season, it is the Netherlands (NED). The top seeds own the best winning percentage in the entire FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series at 91.9 percent and also lead the circuit in points scored at 19.1 per game, shooting value at 11.7 and points allowed at just 10.6. They also commit the fewest turnovers at 3.8 per game. With Ilse Kuijt and Noortje Driessen leading the way, the Netherlands have consistently found ways to control games at both ends of the court.

Ulaanbaatar Amazons – Playmaking

The Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) have one of the most creative playmakers in the field in Khulan Onolbaatar. Onolbaatar ranks second in the Women’s Series in key assists with 62, while Ulaanbaatar also have Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene, who ranks third in total rebounds with 175. That combination of creation and second-chance opportunities could be decisive when games are settled by the smallest margins.

Rapid Bucharest – Own the glass

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) can make opponents pay simply by winning the battle for possessions. They lead the entire Women’s Series in rebounds at 17.8 per game, giving them more opportunities to extend possessions and punish teams that fail to finish defensive plays. With Hortense Limouzin also leading the circuit in drives and ranking second in total points and player value, Rapid have multiple ways to turn that physicality into points.

Neftchi SOCAR – Mollenhauer Magic

Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) may have the ultimate trump card in Alexandra Mollenhauer. The Women’s Series’ No. 1 player in total player value, Mollenhauer leads the circuit in points, key assists, two-pointers, free-throws, highlights, double-fives and triple-fives. She has also recorded the second-most blocks. When one player can hurt opponents in virtually every statistical category, Neftchi always have a path to victory.

France – All-around versatility

France (FRA) may still be chasing their first Women’s Series stop victory of the season, but that certainly does not make them an easy out. Their biggest strength could be their versatility, with Marie-Eve Paget providing an all-around presence capable of contributing wherever France need her. The French also rank third in the Women’s Series for fewest points allowed at 12.7 per game. In a knockout tournament where every possession matters, France’s ability to compete without relying on just one weapon could prove valuable.

China – Home-court momentum

China have already shown they can win on the Women’s Series stage, and now they get to do it in front of their home crowd. They claimed the WS Xiantao title earlier this season, while the team ranks third in the Women’s Series for free-throw percentage at 77.5 percent and one-point percentage at 60.8 percent. China have also recorded four buzzer-beaters this season, tied for the most in the Series. With the Shanghai crowd behind them, China could thrive in the biggest moments.

Beijing – Zhang ZhiTing

Beijing have yet to win a Women’s Series stop this season, but they have a proven scoring weapon in Zhang ZhiTing. She ranks fourth in the Women’s Series in total points with 190 and second in one-pointers made with 150. With another opportunity to win in front of home fans, Beijing will hope Zhang can turn that production into their breakthrough moment.

Germany – Interior dominance

Germany can make their opponents work for every single point. They lead the Women’s Series in blocks at 2.0 per game, with Marie Reichert ranking first individually in blocks with 41 and Ama Degbeon second in rebounds with 183. That defensive presence, combined with Reichert’s scoring and Degbeon’s work on the glass, gives Germany a physical identity that could become especially dangerous in the knockout rounds.

With eight teams now ready to battle at the West Bund Art Center, each contender has a different route to the title. The question now is which strength will shine brightest when the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 gets underway.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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DEBRECEN (Hungary) – Baskets Bonn make it 3 stop wins in the season, defeating Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 21 – 17 in the Final to win the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 on August 30. 

Coming all the way from the Qualifying Draw, the German side dominated their way to the Final. They defeated Miami 21 – 17 in the Semi-Finals to book yet another matchup against Amsterdam, a repeat of their finals win in WT Amsterdam.

Despite finding themselves in foul trouble, Baskets Bonn never relented their control, maintaining their physical advantage against another offensive force in the Worthy de Jong-led Amsterdam side.

While the lead belonged to Baskets Bonn late on, de Jong made big shots to mount a comeback, pulling it back to only a 2-point deficit at 17 – 19. With all the pressure in the world, it was Fabian Giessmann who once again answered the call for his side, drilling an incredible two-piece to earn Baskets Bonn a huge win in Debrecen. 

Giessmann once again was the star of the show for his team. The 21-year-old was unstoppable in Debrecen, scoring 45 points across the 5 games since pool phase, including a whopping 12 in the Final against Amsterdam. He took home MVP honors for his heroic efforts to lead Baskets Bonn to victory. 

Also in Debrecen, Miami’s (USA) Jackson Trapp won the Tippmix Shoot-Out contest while Piotr Zawiślak won the Tippmix dunk contest.  

STANDINGS

1. Baskets Bonn (GER)

2. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)

3. Miami (USA)

4. Ub (SRB)

5. Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE)

6. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)

7. Debrecen (HUN)

8. Liman (SRB)

9. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)

10. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)

11. Élancourt (FRA)

12. Toulouse (FRA)

13. Barcelona (ESP)

14. Shanghai (CHN)

15. Kaunas VDU (LTU)

16. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)

What’s Next?

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour makes its way to Deqing next on September 26 – 27, where many of the world’s best 3×3 basketball teams will continue their race for valuable ranking points and another World Tour title.

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 became the first FIBA 3×3 event available through L1VE, giving fans a new way to immersively experience the action from almost anywhere.

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About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

With a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series, respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Wilson is the Global Ball Partner and Fourteen the official Apparel Partner of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour.

FIBA 3×3 events are played on Enlio floors with Wilson balls, Schelde backstops, Bodet shot-clocks, the Magic Sky canopy and the Avant seating system.

For further information about 3×3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3×3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3×3@fiba.basketball.

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SINGAPORE – The Republic’s Fiba 3×3 World Cup dream continues as Singapore’s world No. 20 women’s team rebounded from 3-10 down in their must-win Pool B match on April 11 to record a historic victory by beating 62nd-ranked Brazil 15-13 in overtime at The Kallang’s OCBC Square.

Han Xing Yue, who sank the winning two-pointer after teammate Jermaine Lim had forced overtime with a two-pointer with just eight seconds of regulation time left in the 10-minute match, said: “This win means a lot.”

“We played a good first game but not good enough to beat the Philippines. Against Brazil, we trusted the game plan and went for every bounce and managed to win the game. I’m very proud of my teammates; no one gave up. We just continued fighting, even though we were losing. We trusted each other.”

In 3×3, which is played on a half-court, every made basket inside the arc is worth one point and every successful shot beyond the perimeter earns two. The first team to score 21 points, or the side with more points at the end of the single 10-minute period, win. If there is a tie, the first team to score two points in overtime win.

Earlier in the day, the Fiba 3×3 World Cup Qualifier debutantes also made a slow start to trail world No. 18 Philippines 3-10 but came back strongly to level the scores at 19-19 and came to within one basket of stunning the Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup silver medallists who eventually won 21-19.

Despite Brazil’s earlier 16-13 win over the Filipinas, the two South-east Asian teams advanced by virtue of points scored. Round 2 takes place on April 12 at the same venue.

Pool B runners-up Singapore will next play Pool A winners and world No. 13 Hungary, while the Pool B winners Philippines will face Pool A runners-up and world No. 22 Lithuania, with the winners advancing to the June 1-7 World Cup in Warsaw, Poland.

The losing teams from Round 2 will play each other in Round 3, with the winners also qualifying for the World Cup, which features 20 teams each for the men’s and women’s competitions.

After masterminding the women’s team’s first quarter-final appearance at the Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup a week earlier, Singapore’s national 3×3 head coach Lazar Rasic added: “We had some problems with opening the game, but we are working on that. It probably is a little bit of nervousness due to the importance of the competitions.

“But I’m happy because we are showing the character that we are not giving up until the very end of the game… this is a big win for us.”

However, Singapore’s world No. 30 men’s team, who were missing key player Liam Blakney who has just enlisted for national service, could not make it to the next round of the World Cup Qualifier after losing their Pool A matches against 18th-ranked Czech Republic (20-10) and Brazil 19-11. The 48th-ranked Brazilians beat the Czechs 22-15 to top the group.

In Round 2, Brazil will go on to play Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup champions and Pool B runners-up New Zealand, who are 22nd in the world ranking, while Czech Republic take on Pool B winners and 23rd-ranked Italy.

Gilas Pilipinas U23 women secured a spot in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup after winning the FIBA 3×3 Nations League-Asia SEA Conference in Malaysia.

The Philippine team clinched the conference title after beating Chinese Taipei, 17-15, in the Stop 6 final, finishing with 510 points — 30 ahead of Chinese Taipei.

Gilas Pilipinas U23 women won Stops 1, 3 and 6 to claim the overall championship and earn a ticket to the world tournament in Wuhan, China.

The Filipinas joined the Philippine U21 men’s team as the country’s representatives in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup.

The qualification marks another international milestone for Philippine women’s 3×3 basketball as the team secured its place among the world’s top U23 squads.

MARSEILLE (France) – Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) continued their outstanding 2026 campaign after defeating Canada (CAN) 15-9 to win the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Marseille on July 6.

It marked a second Women’s Series title of the season for the Azerbaijani side, who once again relied on their trademark defense and timely scoring to lift the trophy in southern France.

The Final

Neftchi SOCAR came out firing and immediately put Canada on the back foot, racing to a 6-2 lead as their opponents struggled to find their offensive rhythm.

With both teams finding points hard to come by, the Azerbaijani side maintained complete control and extended the advantage to 11-5 with less than three minutes remaining. Aoi Katsura then pushed the lead to 13-7 and left Canada with a mountain to climb.

The Canadians attempted a late rally, but Arica Carter put the exclamation point on another memorable performance by drilling the game-clinching two-pointer to seal a 15-9 victory and spark the celebrations.

Carter led the winners with five points, while Alexandra Mollenhauer added four. Katherine Plouffe and Cassandra Brown paced Canada with three points apiece.

Road to the Final

Neftchi SOCAR‘s path to the title was anything but easy. They needed overtime to edge Hungary (HUN) 19-18 in a thrilling pool opener before defeating Slovakia (SVK) 21-14 to secure top spot in Pool A.

The eventual champions then ended Uganda’s (UGA) magical run with an 18-15 Quarter-Finals victory before producing another defensive masterclass to beat host nation France (FRA) 14-10 in the Semi-Finals.

Canada were equally impressive on their journey to the title game. They dominated Pool B with convincing victories over Rome (ITA) and Italy (ITA), before overpowering compatriots Ottawa (CAN) 22-11 in the Quarter-Finals behind a 12-point explosion from Paige Crozon.

Their Semi-Final against France U25 (FRA) proved to be a sterner test, but the experience of Katherine Plouffe helped Canada hold off the spirited youngsters for an 18-16 victory and a place in the Final.

France and France U25 ultimately rounded out the podium after memorable home campaigns, while Uganda’s remarkable run from the Qualifying Draw to the Quarter-Finals was one of the standout stories of the tournament.

MVP

Arica Carter was named the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Marseille 2026 Most Valuable Player after producing another sensational all-around tournament.

The Neftchi SOCAR star led the event in player value (47.7), total points (31), highlights (25), double-fives (2), free throws made (7), key assists (13) and drives (12), while also finishing second in rebounds with 22.

Carter’s leadership and clutch shot-making were on full display throughout the tournament, including the title-clinching two-pointer in the Final, as she guided Neftchi SOCAR to their second Women’s Series triumph of 2026.

Final Standings

1. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. France (FRA)
4. France U25 (FRA)
5. Hungary (HUN)
6. Uganda (UGA)
7. Italy (ITA)
8. Ottawa (CAN)
9. Slovakia (SVK)
10. Beijing (CHN)
11. Madrid (ESP)
12. Rome (ITA)
13. Portugal (POR)
14. Slovakia U23 (SVK)
15. Fuengirola (ESP)
16. Benin (BEN)

Next up is the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Caceres 2026 on July 9-10, with the world’s top teams set to resume their chase for valuable Race to the Final points.

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BAKU (Azerbaijan) – The Netherlands (NED) continued their remarkable run through the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 season, defeating Madrid (ESP) 13-8 in the Final to claim the WS Sea Breeze stop title and their fourth consecutive Women’s Series stop win. The Dutch’s unbeaten run further strengthened their position as the team to beat with the Project Redwings Shanghai Final fast approaching.

The Winner

The Netherlands entered WS Sea Breeze as the top seed and left with another diadem. They wasted little time showing why they were the team to beat, cruising past Warsaw (POL) 18-10 before dismantling Czechia (CZE) 21-3 in the Pool A phase. They then carried that momentum into the knockout rounds, defeating Egypt (EGY) 17-10 in the Quarter-Finals before taking down Austria (AUT) 15-10 in the Semi-Finals.

That set up a Final against Madrid, but the Netherlands once again proved too strong. With Ilse Kuijt leading the way, the Dutch controlled the game from start to finish and eventually pulled away for a 13-8 victory. The triumph marked their fifth Women’s Series title of 2026 and, even more impressively, their fourth in a row. The Netherlands rise to second overall in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 standings, and they appear firmly in control of the late-season race.

The Runner-up

Despite losing in the Final , Madrid still produced one of the tournament’s biggest stories. The fifth seeds opened with an 8-13 loss to Austria, leaving them needing to respond quickly in their second Pool D game. They did exactly that, defeating Paraguay (PAR) 17-7 to advance to the Quarter-Finals.

Madrid then delivered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Facing host side Neftchi SOCAR (AZE), Madrid battled through a tight Quarter-Final that went into overtime before Juana Camilion knocked down the game-winning two-pointer to seal a dramatic 14-12 victory.

They carried that momentum into the Semi-Finals, racing out to a 6-1 lead against Czechia and eventually pulling away for an 18-13 win. The run finally came to an end against the Netherlands, but Madrid’s second-place finish underlined their credentials as one of the most dangerous teams on the circuit. This was their best result since winning WS Vienna back in June.

The Final

The championship game was a low-scoring battle, but the Netherlands’ defense enabled them to control the scoreboard throughout. The Dutch opened with a 4-1 lead before extending the advantage to 7-2 midway through the game. Both teams struggled to find their shooting rhythm, but the Netherlands remained composed and continued to protect their lead.

Madrid stayed within striking distance at 9-5 with less than two minutes remaining, but the Dutch found another gear down the stretch. They extended their advantage to 12-5 with just over a minute left and never allowed Madrid back into the contest, eventually closing out the 13-8 victory. Kuijt led the Netherlands with six points in the Final.

Road to the Final

Austria continued their quietly impressive 2026 campaign by sweeping Pool D, edging Paraguay 20-19 before defeating Madrid 13-8, then taking down Arrasate Ointxe (ESP) 18-13 in the Quarter-Finals behind six points from Sigrid Koizar. They pushed the Netherlands in the Semi-Finals, recovering from a 10-2 deficit to cut it to 10-7 before the eventual champions pulled away for a 15-10 win.

Czechia, meanwhile, delivered one of the tournament’s biggest comebacks, rallying from 11-15 down to defeat Warsaw (POL) 16-15 in pool play after scoring the last five points of the game. Kateřina Galíčková then knocked down three two-pointers to lead Czechia past previously unbeaten Latvia (LAT) 16-10 in the Quarter-Finals, but their run ended in the Semi-Finals against Madrid.

Hosts Neftchi SOCAR also impressed by sweeping Pool B before suffering a dramatic 14-12 overtime Quarter-Final loss to Madrid. As good as they have been this year, Neftchi SOCAR just haven’t enjoyed much success on homecourt, finishing fifth in WS Baku, WS Sumgait and here at WS Sea Breeze.

The Reward

The Netherlands’ fifth Women’s Series title of the season adds another significant boost to their campaign as the race for the season-ending Project Redwings Shanghai Final enters the deep waters. More importantly, their fourth consecutive stop victory confirms their incredible consistency at the business end of the 2026 season.

Madrid’s runner-up finish also provides a valuable boost, while Austria and Czechia complete the top four spots after both reaching the Semi-Finals.

MVP

Ilse Kuijt was named the Women’s Series Sea Breeze 2026 MVP after another standout performance for the Netherlands. Kuijt finished the tournament ranked No. 1 in player value with 31.2, while also leading the field in total points with 25 and highlights with 18. She added 10 key assists and 7 two-pointers made, with both marks second-most in the tournament.

Final Standings

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Madrid (ESP)
3. Austria (AUT)
4. Czechia (CZE)
5. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
6. Latvia (LAT)
7. Arrasate Ointxe (ESP)
8. Egypt (EGY)
9. Paraguay (PAR)
10. Warsaw (POL)
11. Yanjing (CHN)
12. Germany (GER)
13. Poland (POL)
14. Ukraine (UKR)
15. Azerbaijan (AZE)
16. Benin (BEN)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 now heads to France for the WS Bordeaux stop on August 19-20.

With the Project Redwings Shanghai Final drawing closer and only four WS stops remaining before then, every stop carries added importance as teams continue to battle for valuable Race to the Final points. Only eight teams will make it to the Shanghai Final.

The Netherlands have set the standard with five WS stop titles overall. Now, the rest of the field will have another opportunity in Bordeaux to make their own mark.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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