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            <title><![CDATA[Russian celebration after judo victory]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Russia back in Putin's favorite sport: "Sad"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Now Russia is allowed to compete under the Russian flag again in Vladimir Putin's favorite sport, judo. It's sad, but what can you do, says Swedish federation chairwoman Kristiina Pekkola.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Babulfath May Face Further Punishment]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bronze Hero Babulfath Could Have Switched National Teams]]></title>
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