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World boxing qualifiers for Tokyo canceled

[ad_1] The International Olympic Committee (BTF) Boxing Working Group announced via virtual meeting on Monday that the World Qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics have been canceled. The BTF has taken over the role of organizing boxing competitions at the Olympic Games after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) was suspended by …

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Remittances fall as OFW feel the pinch

[ad_1] Cash remittances through banks amounted to $ 29.903 billion in 2020 – REUTERS For Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter REMITTANCES fell 0.8% in 2020, the to beFirst annual contraction in two decades as some Filipino Overseas Workers (OFW) lost their jobs while others tightened their belts amid the pandemic. …

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Wesley So Does It Again, Beats Magnus Carlsen To Win Opera Euro Rapid

[ad_1] Bad moment Wesley So defeated Magnus Carlsen in two consecutive Meltwater Champions Chess Tour finals, both times on special dates, first on the world champion’s 30th birthday and now on Valentine’s Day. The ever-humble American grandmaster later apologized for ruining his opponent’s celebrations. For Carlsen, this was a bad …

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