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Sheng Jung Lai of Chinese Taipai pitches the ball during a preliminary softball game against the host nation

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An Italian competitor practices for the single sculls at the Schinias rowing and canoeing centre

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An ecstatic Ilias Iliadis celebrates his semi final win in the men's judo -81 kg class contest in front of his home crowd

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Dutchman Geer Jan Derikx competes during the Netherlands-New Zealand men's preliminary hockey match

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Rebekka Kadijk signals to her Netherlands team-mate in a preliminary beach volleyball match at the Faliro complex

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Italian and Australian water polo players vie for the ball with Italy eventually winning the match 8-4