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Viktor Axelsen of Denmark plays against Misha Zilberman of Israel during the European Badminton Championships semi finals in Madrid. Viktor Axelsen defeats Misha Zilberman with the results (21, 21) vs (10, 11). (
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Israel's badminton player Misha Zilberman (L) stands with his mother and coach Svetlana after a training session in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv July 12, 2012. Of Israel's delegation of 37 Olympic
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Viktor Axelsen of Denmark plays against Misha Zilberman of Israel during the European Badminton Championships semi finals in Madrid. Viktor Axelsen defeats Misha Zilberman with the results (21, 21) vs (10, 11 Stock Photo - Alamy
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