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Podcasts on Deezer are now available in over 180 countries after launching the Podcast Tab in Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Podcast fans from more countries around the world can discover a huge range of shows from Deezer. The Podcast tab, previously called Shows, helps fans find their favourite podcasts and discover new ones through 15 categories and sub-genres, with themes like self-help, business news, cooking, music and talk shows.

Listeners in Asia, Africa and Oceania will find local shows such as Podcast and Chill with MacG from South Africa, Wild With Sarah Wilson from Australia, and exclusive Deezer Originals like Straight Outta Asia, featuring five up-and-coming hiphop stars in Asia.

The Podcast Tab features tailored recommendations just for you, as well as the latest episode of your favourites. Deezer is the only streaming service that offers Podcasts by duration. This is a great way to find episodes that fit perfectly with your schedule, such as a timed workout or commute. Choose from 10, 20, 30 or 40 minute podcasts.

Our listeners love podcasts and weve had a sevenfold increase in monthly podcast users since 2017. Now were expanding the offering to users in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. We expect more fans around the world to turn to podcasts at home or on-the-go. Our country selector option also makes it possible to switch your location and listen to any local podcast in its native language.

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The globalwashable and reusable mask marketwill grow 2.1X during the projection period (2020 2030). The impact of covid-19 on the washable and reusable market is fairly opportunistic with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe. With health experts and various government organization advocating the importance of hygiene product such as face masks and hand sanitizers, demand for these products has stepped up.

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As the demand of surgical masks and respirators could not be met by suppliers and manufacturers, and e-commerce giants, the demand for washable and reusable masks has fuelled across the globe. In a bid to contain the adverse impact of covid-19, manufacturers have introduced a washable and reusable mask to the market. Further, the urgent need for surgical masks in hospitals is also giving an uptick to the demand for washable and reusable masks.

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The COVID-19 pandemic, has been creating massive business opportunities for washable and reusable mask manufacturers and sellers. The sales of washable and reusable masks have been swelling all over the world, says Fact.MR Analyst

Online Distribution to Bolster Growth of Washable and Reusable Mask Market amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Manufacturers are increasing production to meet the surging demand as individuals and companies stock up personal protective equipment. Further, with the world battling COVID-19, consumers spending on e-commerce is expected to significantly contribute to the future growth of the washable and reusable mask market. Since social distancing is being widely practiced, market players stand to reap sustainable growth opportunities from online distribution channels.

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DUBLIN, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fluid Milk Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

According to the report, the global fluid milk market reached a value of US$ 173.8 Billion in 2020. Fluid milk is considered as an integral part of the staple diet in developing regions like India and China. Thus, population growth in these regions, growing health consciousness globally and increasing disposable incomes currently represent some of the key factors driving the demand of this product. Looking forward, the publisher expects the global fluid milk market to exhibit steady growth during the next five years.

On a regional level, the report has analyzed the fluid milk market in the following regions - Asia, North America, Latin America, European Union, Eastern Europe, Oceania and others. According to the report, Asia is currently the biggest market followed by Europe, North America and Oceania. For each of the regions, this report provides both historical (2015 & 2020) and future (2021-2026) trends in the fluid milk market. The report also segments the market on the basis of product type into whole milk, reduced fat milk, low fat milk, fat free milk, organic milk and others. Among these, whole milk currently represents the largest type accounting for majority of the market share. On the basis of packaging, the market has been segregated into paper packaging, plastic packaging, glass packaging and others.

This report provides a deep insight into the global fluid milk market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. The report also provides a comprehensive analysis for setting up a fluid milk manufacturing plant. The study analyses the processing and manufacturing requirements, project cost, project funding, project economics, expected returns on investment, profit margins, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the fluid milk industry in any manner.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:1. What was the global fluid milk market size in 2020?2. What will be the fluid milk market outlook during the forecast period (2021-2026)?3. What is the impact of COVID-19 on the global fluid milk market?4. What are the global fluid milk market drivers?5. What are the major trends in the global fluid milk market?6. What is the global fluid milk market breakup by type?7. What is the global fluid milk market breakup by packaging material?8. What is the global fluid milk market breakup by the distribution channel?9. What are the major regions in the global fluid milk market?10. Who are the leading fluid milk manufacturers?

Key Topics Covered:

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology2.1 Objectives of the Study2.2 Stakeholders2.3 Data Sources2.3.1 Primary Sources2.3.2 Secondary Sources2.4 Market Estimation2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach2.4.2 Top-Down Approach2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction4.1 Overview4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Fluid Milk Industry5.1 Market Overview5.2 Market Performance5.2.1 Volume Trends5.2.2 Value Trends5.3 Impact of COVID-195.4 Price Analysis5.4.1 Key Price Indicators5.4.2 Price Structure5.4.3 Price Trends5.5 Market Breakup by Region5.6 Market Breakup by Type5.7 Market Breakup by Packaging5.8 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel5.9 Market Forecast5.10 SWOT Analysis5.10.1 Overview5.10.2 Strengths5.10.3 Weaknesses5.10.4 Opportunities5.10.5 Threats5.11 Value Chain Analysis5.11.1 Raw Material Procurement5.11.2 Manufacturers5.11.3 Marketing and Distribution5.11.4 Retailers5.11.5 Exporters5.11.6 End-User5.12 Porter's Five Forces Analysis5.12.1 Overview5.12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers5.12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers5.12.4 Degree of Competition5.12.5 Threat of New Entrants5.12.6 Threat of Substitutes5.13 Key Success Factors and Risk Factors

6 Performance of Key Regions6.1 Asia6.1.1 Market Trends6.1.2 Market Forecast6.2 European Union6.2.1 Market Trends6.2.2 Market Forecast6.3 North America6.3.1 Market Trends6.3.2 Market Forecast6.4 Eastern Europe6.4.1 Market Trends6.4.2 Market Forecast6.5 Latin America6.5.1 Market Trends6.5.2 Market Forecast6.6 Oceania 6.6.1 Market Trends6.6.2 Market Forecast6.7 Others 6.7.1 Market Trends6.7.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Type7.1 Whole7.1.1 Market Trends7.1.2 Market Forecast7.2 Reduced Fat7.2.1 Market Trends7.2.2 Market Forecast7.3 Low Fat7.3.1 Market Trends7.3.2 Market Forecast7.4 Fat Free7.4.1 Market Trends7.4.2 Market Forecast7.5 Organic7.5.1 Market Trends7.5.2 Market Forecast 7.6 Others7.6.1 Market Trends7.6.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Packaging Material8.1 Paper8.1.1 Market Trends8.1.2 Market Forecast8.2 Plastic8.2.1 Market Trends8.2.2 Market Forecast8.3 Glass8.3.1 Market Trends8.3.2 Market Forecast8.4 Others8.4.1 Market Trends8.4.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel9.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets9.1.1 Market Trends9.1.2 Market Forecast9.2 Convenience Stores9.2.1 Market Trends9.2.2 Market Forecast9.3 Specialty Food Stores9.3.1 Market Trends9.3.2 Market Forecast9.4 Online Retail9.4.1 Market Trends9.4.2 Market Forecast9.5 Others 9.5.1 Market Trends9.5.2 Market Forecast

10 Competitive Landscape10.1 Market Structure10.2 Market Breakup by Key Players

11 Fluid Milk Manufacturing Process11.1 Product Overview11.2 Detailed Process Flow11.3 Various Types of Unit Operations Involved11.4 Mass Balance and Raw Material Requirements

12 Project Details, Requirements and Costs Involved12.1 Land Requirements and Expenditures12.2 Construction Requirements and Expenditures12.3 Plant Machinery12.4 Machinery Pictures12.5 Raw Material Requirements and Expenditures12.6 Raw Material and Final Product Pictures12.7 Packaging Requirements and Expenditures12.8 Transportation Requirements and Expenditures12.9 Utility Requirements and Expenditures12.10 Manpower Requirements and Expenditures12.11 Other Capital Investments

13 Loans and Financial Assistance

14 Project Economics14.1 Capital Cost of the Project14.2 Techno-Economic Parameters14.3 Product Pricing and Margins Across Various Levels of the Supply Chain14.4 Taxation and Depreciation14.5 Income Projections14.6 Expenditure Projections14.7 Financial Analysis14.8 Profit Analysis

15 Key Player Profiles15.1 Lactalis Group15.2 Nestle15.3 Fonterra15.4 Friesland Campina15.5 Danone15.6 Dairy Farmers of America15.7 Arla Foods15.8 Dean Foods15.9 DMK15.10 Saputo15.11 GCMMF15.12 Yili Group

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A recent market study published by Future Market Insights (FMI) offers global industry analysis for 2014-2018 and forecast for2019-2029. The study also offers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical as well as current growth parameters of themedical X-ray detectors market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

Medical X-Ray Detectors Market : Segmentation

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Report Chapters

Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The report commences with the executive summary of the medical X-ray detectors market, which includes a summary of the key findings and key statistics of the market. It also includes the market value (US$ million) estimates of the leading segments of the medical x-ray detectors market.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

Readers can find the detailed segmentation and the definition of the medical x-ray detectors market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about the medical x-ray detectors market. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which helps the reader understand the scope of the medical x-ray detectors market report.

Chapter 03 Key Market Trends

The medical x-ray detectors market report provides the key market trends that are expected to significantly impact the market growth during the forecast period. Detailed industry trends are provided in this section.

Chapter 04 Key Success Factor

This section includes the factors that have emerged as key successful factors and the strategies adopted by key market participants. Additional viewpoint on global average pricing analysis benchmark, consumer sentiment analysis, and value chain analysis, which are likely to contribute to market growth.

Chapter 05 Market Background

This chapter explains the key macroeconomic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the medical X-ray detectors market over the forecast period. Along with the macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the impact factors, supply chain, forecast factors, Porters five forces analysis, and value chain analysis for the medical X-ray detectors market. Moreover, in-depth information about the market dynamics and their impact analysis on the market have been provided in the successive section. Moreover, readers will understand the key trends followed by the leading manufacturers in the medical X-ray detectors market.

Chapter 06 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Demand (in Units) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029

This section explains the global market volume analysis and forecast for the medical X-ray detectors volume between the forecast periods of 2019-2029. This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the historical medical X-ray detectors market. This section also explains the global market volume analysis and forecast for the medical X-ray detectors market between the forecast periods of 2019-2029.

Chapter 07 Pricing Analysis

This section includes the viewpoint on global average pricing analysis benchmark, based on product type.

Chapter 08 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Demand (in Value US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029

This section explains the global market value analysis and forecast for the medical X-ray detectors market between the forecast periods of 2019-2029. This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the historical medical X-ray detectors market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute $ opportunity for the current year (2019), and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (2019-2029). Along with this, pricing analysis of the medical X-ray detectors market at the regional level has been provided in this section. This section also explains the global market volume analysis and forecast for the medical X-ray detectors market between the forecast periods of 2019-2029.

Chapter 09 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & 2019-2029, By Product

Based on product type, the medical X-ray detectors market is segmented into indirect flat-panel detectors, direct flat-panel detectors, and computed radiography (CR) detectors. Readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the medical X-ray detectors market and market attractiveness analysis based on product type.

Chapter 10 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019-2029, by Panel Size

Based on panel size, the medical X-ray detectors market is segmented into large-area flat-panel detectors and small-area flat-panel detectors. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the medical X-ray detectors market and market attractiveness analysis based on application of medical X-ray detectors.

Chapter 11 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019-2029, by Modality

Based on modality, the medical X-ray detectors market is segmented into portable detectors and fixed detectors. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the medical X-ray detectors market and market attractiveness analysis based on application of medical X-ray detectors.

Chapter 12 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019-2029, by Module

Based on module type, the medical X-ray detectors market is segmented into digital X-ray systems and retrofit X-ray systems. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the medical X-ray detectors market and market attractiveness analysis based on application of medical X-ray detectors.

Chapter 13 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029, By End User

This chapter provides details about the medical X-ray detectors market on the basis of end user, and has been classified into hospitals and diagnostic centers. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractiveness analysis based on end user.

Chapter 14 Global Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029, By Region

This chapter explains how the medical X-ray detectors market will grow across various geographic regions, such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 15 North America Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada.

Chapter 16 Latin America Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis, which are impacting the growth of the Latin America. This chapter also includes the growth prospects of the medical X-ray detectors market in the leading LATAM countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America.

Chapter 17 Europe Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

Important growth prospects of the medical X-ray detectors market based on its end users in several countries, such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe, are included in this chapter.

Chapter 18 South Asia Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are among the leading countries in the South Asia region, which are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia medical X-ray detectors market in this chapter. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia Medical X-ray detectors market during the period 2019-2029.

Chapter 19 -East Asia Medical X-ray Detectors Market 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the medical X-ray detectors market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the medical X-ray detectors market in East Asia.

Chapter 20 Oceania Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

In this chapter, Australia and New Zealand are among the leading countries in the Oceania region, which are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the Oceania medical X-ray detectors market.

Chapter 21 MEA Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the medical X-ray detectors market will grow in the major countries in the MEA region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, and the rest of MEA, during the forecast period 2019 2029.

Chapter 22 Emerging Countries Medical X-ray Detectors Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast, 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the Emerging Countries medical x-ray detectors market will grow during the forecast period 2019 2029.

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Chapter 23 Market Structure Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of the key players in the medical X-ray detectors market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.

Chapter 24 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the leading stakeholders in the medical X-ray detectors market, along with detailed information about each company, which includes the company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Varex Imaging Corporation, Trixell, Canon Inc, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, KONICA MINOLTA, INC, Agfa-Gevaert N.V, Analogic Corporation, Rayence Co., Ltd., Hamamatsu Photonics, DRTECH Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and others.

Chapter 25 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the medical X-ray detectors market report.

Chapter 26 Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain the various conclusions as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the medical X-ray detectors market.

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The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has released its report for Q1 2021, identifying Europe as the continent most responsible for suspicious betting alerts.

Overall, 323 alerts were recorded during the first quarter of 2021, with Europe the only continent demonstrating triple figures, accounting for 160 suspicious betting activity warnings.

Asia followed with 66, with South America close behind at 58, whilst North America, Africa and Oceania generated 14, eight and seven warnings respectively. A further 10 alerts were classified as international.

Of the 160 European alerts, football was the sport with the most suspicious wagers, reporting a total of 94 warnings, whilst basketball accounted for 30. Ice hockey, esports, tennis and volleyball and handball also witnessed suspicious betting activity.

In contrast, esports saw extensive illicit betting in Asia, with 24 alerts generated for this sector the same number of warnings generated by football across the continent, whilst basketball also reported the second highest activity levels at 17.

The statistics demonstrate a noticeable difference from those uncovered by the International Betting Integrity Associations (IBIA) 2020 report, largely due to the significance of tennis in the latters findings.

Of the 270 cases reported by the IBIA a 48% increase on the 2019 figure tennis accounted for 98 alerts, with 39 handled by the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA).

In total, football dominated the total number of alerts sent to GLMS members at 196 in Q1 2021, followed by basketball at 56, esports at 40 and ice hockey at 15, whilst volleyball and handball generated only one each.

As sports events globally are starting up again, as seen with MarchMadness in the U.S., we believe our lottery sports customers are going to have a great 2021, said Jennifer Welshons, Senior Vice President of Marketing of GLMS member organisation Scientific Games.

We are already experiencing record weeks in Delaware in the U.S. and in Turkey, and we are thrilled to support this with one of the most advanced sports betting platforms in the industry.

We believe that modernization is the clear path to protecting lottery funding for the vital programs and good causes they support.

Additionally, the organisation outlined that 188 of the 323 alerts were classified as green alerts, relating to factors such as team related news, wrong starting prices, member information and situations in which a one person or entity owned a sports club and its sponsor.

A further 67 yellow alerts were reported, generated by unexplainable odds changes, tournament structure and rumours of match fixing from news outlets, betting forums and social media.

Finally, of the 323 alerts, 13 were red alerts warnings supported by rumours of match fixing from a named source as well as unexplainable odds changes, betfair volume and tournament structure.

The past year has presented exceptional challenges which have had a profound impact across the industry, added Edward Peace, Managing Director of Sporting Solutions.

Our response has been guided by a commitment to do the right thing for our people and partners, reflecting a set of company values that long pre-dates the COVID-19 pandemic.

We worked hard on event and competition integrity, both internally and with external providers, to ensure new content that filled the COVID-19 void was is in line with ourhigh standards.

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We explored numerous solutions that would allow the VCS team to compete in Iceland, but we were unable to find a way to make this happen. We are deeply disappointed to have to continue without one of our most passionate leagues, said Tom Martell, director of operations at Riot Esports, Tuesday.

The 2021 MSI will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland, May 6 to 22. As last years MSI was canceled due to the pandemic, fans of LoL esports eagerly await the showdown between the top teams from each region. Unlike previous years, when teams from minor regions such as Japan, Turkey and Oceania had to play in a preliminary group competition before they could play teams from major regions such as South Korea, China and Europe, the 12 teams were divided into three groups this year, with the two best-performing teams from each group heading to the next round.

There is more on the line than prize money and honors: The region to win this years MSI will receive an extra ticket at the World Championships. So will the best-performing region at international events over the past year.

Here are the MSI groups and the participating teams.

In Group A were Chinese LoL Pro Leagues Royal Never Give Up, Vietnams GAM Esports, Russias Unicorns of Love and Oceanias Pentanet.GG. However, as GAM Esports cannot participate, the group will be played with just the three remaining teams.

While every member of DWG Kia looked forward to playing against former teammate Jang Nuguri Ha-gwon, RNG won against FunPlus Phoenix 3-1 in the LPL finals on Sunday, defeating Nuguri and Kim Doinb Tae-sang in the mid lane.

RNG was the No. 1 team to finish during the regular season with a 14-2 record. The franchise star Li Xiaohu Yuan-hao went to the top lane this season to much success, and RNGs bot lane popped off in the finals to secure the MSI ticket. The team will most likely be DWG Kias greatest threat at the MSI and the clear favorite to come out of Group A as the No. 1 seed.

With Vietnam out of the picture, the Continental Leagues Unicorns of Love will most likely advance to the next round along with RNG. Although the Russian powerhouse team came out fourth in the spring season, it won both playoff games to head to the MSI.

Although Oceanias Pentanet.GG dominated the newly organized Oceania league regular season to head to the MSI, they are unlikely to come out of the group stage and will do their best to gain valuable international experience.

In Group B are Europes MAD Lions, the Pacific Championship series PSG Talon, Turkeys Istanbul Wildcats and Brazils paiN Gaming.

MAD Lions is the first team in over six years to win the LoL European Championships other than Fnatic and G2 Esports. The team with star top laner Irfan Berk Armut Tukek from Turkey won in a nail-biting five-game series in the finals against Rogue in the LEC finals. As Europe is considered the third-most-competitive region, behind China and Korea, fans hope MAD Lions can continue Europes success in the MSI, as G2 Esports from EU won MSI 2019.

Besides MAD Lions -- the favorites to get out of Group B -- the second could be any of the three teams. All three regions have shown up at international events at some point.

Finally, in Group C are Koreas DWG Kia, North Americas Cloud9, Latin Americas Gillette Infinity and Japans DetonatioN FocusMe.

It is hard to imagine a case where DWG Kia and C9 dont come out as the No. 1 and 2 teams of this group. Both teams have performed superbly in their regions and are far ahead of the other two teams.

Cloud9 added one of the best European players, Luka Perkz Perkovic, to dominate the NA league. As they won last years spring split but failed to make the Worlds, many fans look forward to their first MSI in the organizations history.

No more needs to be said about DWG Kia -- currently regarded as the best team in the world. If they manage to win the MSI, they will have won every possible tournament since last summer. This is also Kim Khan Dong-has third time at the MSI. As he was runner-up to Kingzone DragonX and lost in the quarterfinals with SKT, he hopes to finally win the MSI this year.

This will also be the first time Korea and Japan play each other at an official Riot Games event.

Meanwhile, the MSI will take place in patch 11.9, a different version from what the teams played in their regions. In the two remaining weeks, teams will be preparing different strategies and train to compete with the best in the world.

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The groups for the Tokyo Olympics were drawn on thursday, and it was a tough draw for the two NZ teams.

The New Zealand womens team, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics thanks to an impressive OFC Nations Cup performance in New Caledonia a little over two years ago.

But it will not be easy for them as the draw set up a trans-Tasman derby with Australia, as well as powerhouse, and gold medal favourites, USA and Rio 2016 finalists Sweden.

It will take a huge effort for the Football Ferns to get out of the group, but anything is possible at the Olympics.

For the mens U23 side, it was a slightly easier draw, for what that is worth, as they managed to avoid any of the really big names.

Yet their group is still a tough one; with one of Asias best sides in South Korea, able to draw on overage players such as Heung-min Son of Tottenham, alongside U21 European Championship surprise package Romania.

Honduras, whom the U20 NZ team beat 5-0 at the U20 World Cup in 2019, is the last team in the group.

The draw looks a little kinder to the mens side, but it is still a formidable task at hand for the junior All Whites. If they can bring the likes of Chris Wood as one of their overage players, however, that could help tip a potential knockout round appearance in their favour.

In the mens competition, the top two teams go through, while the women also have the two best third placed teams move on to the knockout stage.

Group A: Japan, South Africa, Mexico, France

Group B: New Zealand, Korea Republic, Honduras, Romania

Group C: Egypt, Spain, Argentina, Australia

Group D: Brazil, Germany, Cte dIvoire, Saudi Arabia

Group E: Japan, Canada, Great Britain, Chile

Group F: China PR, Brazil, Zambia, Netherlands

Group G: Sweden, USA, Australia, New Zealand

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