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(250528) -- SINGAPORE, May 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Unnati Hooda of India returns the shuttlecock to Wang Zhiyi of China during their women's singles round of 32 match at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
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