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POLL
Havana, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian runner Alison dos Santos today confirmed her dominance in the traditional Latin Press Survey to choose the best athletes in Latin America and the Caribbean during the season.
Despite the dangerous siege of Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, the world titleholder of the 400 meter hurdles remains ahead in the men’s section, after receiving the votes of the Costa Rican media Pasión Deportiva and Esquina Neutral.
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BADMINTON
Guatemala City, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The life of Guatemalan badminton player Kevin Cordón is better known today thanks to the documentary ‘Zurdo de Oro’, a review of his origins, challenges and achievements.
The audiovisual material, by Luna Producciones, narrates the life of the Zacapaneco athlete and aspires to be an inspiration for the youth of his country.
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FOOTBALL
Doha, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 teams, the president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, said today.
The manager confirmed that the 2022 Club World Cup, which used to be held in December, was delayed this year due to the celebration of the World Cup in Qatar, and will be organized by Morocco between February 1 and 11, 2023.
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BALLOON BASKET
Washington, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Voting to choose the participants in the upcoming All-Star Game of the American Basketball League (NBA) will begin next Tuesday, it was reported today.
According to an official statement, the selection for the teams that will meet on Sunday, February 19, in Salt Lake City, Utah, will end on Saturday, January 21.
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