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  • Axelsen, An suffer opening losses at BWF World Tour Finals

    Axelsen, An suffer opening losses at BWF World Tour Finals

    HANGZHOU, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — Men’s and women’s singles world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and An Se-young of South Korea both lost their opening matches at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals here on Wednesday. Defending champion Axelsen was defeated 21-19, 21-19 by home favorite Shi Yuqi, whom he had beaten eight times…

  • 55 NBA players to play at FIBA World Cup

    55 NBA players to play at FIBA World Cup

    JAKARTA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — A record-breaking 55 NBA players will compete in the 2023 Basketball World Cup, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) revealed on its official website Friday. This roster, representing 20 distinct countries and regions, surpasses the previous record of 54 players from 17 countries and regions set at the 2019 World Cup…