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Group A Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 13:30 (GMT +1) Gibraltar 0 vs 0 Jamaica The second match in Group A today offers the chance for Gibraltar to book their place in the Round of 16. A victory for Gibraltar over Jamaica will ensure they qualify as group winners. Jamaica have one win and one defeat so far and another positive result today will give them a good chance of making it out of the group. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Gibraltar vs Jamaica A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group A Standings after match

Group A Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 0 vs 0 Guinea The opening game of the day in Group A features table-toppers Guinea take on Belarus. A win for Guinea could seal qualification to the Round of 16 depending on the result of the other Group A match today between Gibraltar and Jamaica. Belarus had a mixed start so far with a victory over hosts Japan and a narrow defeat against Gibraltar. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Belarus vs Guinea A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group A Standings after match

Day 4 (Tue 28 July) Fixtures / Results Group A Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 4 vs 4 Guinea Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 13:30 (GMT +1) Gibraltar 6 vs 2 Jamaica Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Gibraltar 3 3 0 0 16 8 +8 9 Guinea 4 2 1 1 20 12 +8 7 Belarus 3 1 1 1 14 10 +4 4 Jamaica 3 1 0 2 11 13 -2 3 Japan 3 0 0 3 3 21 -18 0 Group B Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Kiribati 2 vs 6 Sri Lanka Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Somalia 3 vs 5 Puerto Rico Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Puerto Rico 3 2 1 0 15 9 +6 7 Sri Lanka 4 2 1 1 18 14 +4 7 Somalia 3 2 0 1 15 9 +6 6 Kiribati 3 1 0 2 8 16 -8 3 Kosovo 3 0 0 3 8 16 -8 0 Group C Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Albania 4 vs 4 Zambia Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Guatemala 3 vs 5 Burundi Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Burundi 3 3 0 0 18 6 +12 9 Albania 3 2 1 0 16 8 +8 7 Guatemala 3 1 0 2 11 13 -2 3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 8 16 -8 3 Zambia 4 0 1 3 11 21 -10 1

Alexander Ursenbacher has become the first player from Switzerland to make it to the World Championships

Alan McManus has qualified once again

So that concludes today's action from Day 3 at the Totallympics International Song Contest - Special Event. Here is a recap of today's results and the current standings in Groups D, E and F. Day 3 (Mon 27 July) Fixtures / Results Group D Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Iraq 4 vs 4 Monaco Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:30 (GMT +1) Côte d'Ivoire 3 vs 5 South Africa Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts South Africa 3 3 0 0 15 9 +6 9 Costa Rica 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Côte d'Ivoire 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 Iraq 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Monaco 3 0 1 2 8 16 -8 1 Group E Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Cuba 4 vs 4 Cape Verde Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Chinese Taipei 3 vs 5 Mali Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Cape Verde 3 2 1 0 16 8 +8 7 Cuba 2 1 1 0 9 7 +2 4 Mali 3 1 0 2 9 15 -6 3 Chinese Taipei 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Iceland 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Group F Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Angola 2 vs 6 Barbados Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Hong Kong 4 vs 4 North Macedonia Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Barbados 3 2 1 0 16 8 +8 7 Hong Kong 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 North Macedonia 3 0 3 0 12 12 0 3 Angola 2 0 1 1 6 10 -4 1 Belize 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0 The good news from today's results is that unlike yesterday's action in Groups A, B and C, we haven't lost any more nations from the competition as a consequence of today's results. All teams in Groups D, E and F still have chances of making it through their group and into the knock-out phase. Meanwhile, South Africa, Cape Verde and Barbados are all assured of at least a place in the repechages. South Africa have become the first nation to win all 3 of their opening matches and even if the African nation end up in third place in their group, 9 points could very well be enough to make it through to the Round of 16 as a best 3rd place finisher, should they need to rely on that. Elsewhere, Mali kept their chances of qualification alive in Group E with their first victory, while Cuba remain unbeaten in the same group, just behind table-toppers Cape Verde who are also unbeaten in 3 games. But the drama of the day was again delivered in the match involving North Macedonia as they drew 4-4 with Hong Kong. A 3rd successive drawn game for North Macedonia means there is still 3 unbeaten teams in Group F. North Macedonia must be rueing throwing away yet another chance for a match win. In all 3 of their matches, they led 4-3 going into the final vote, but I guess Judge A just doesn't want to give them a break! Here is a reminder of the match-ups coming up tomorrow when we begin the 4th round of matches in Groups A, B and C: Day 4 Tuesday 28th July Group A Match 37 13:00: Belarus v Guinea Match 38 13:30: Gibraltar v Jamaica Group B Match 39 17:00: Kiribati v Sri Lanka Match 40 17:30: Somalia v Puerto Rico Group C Match 41 20:00: Albania v Zambia Match 42 20:30: Guatemala v Burundi See you all tomorrow

Yes so when I am allocating the judges I will have a better idea what suits. I'd like everyone to be involved in at least 2 of the 8 Round of 16 matches.

It will be increased from 8 judges, maybe initially to 9 for Round of 16. Then to 11 judges for quarter-finals. And then 14/15 judges for semi-finals and finally all judges in play for the final (except those involved in the match). Not completely decided yet, but along those lines. For repechages I'm not sure yet either... might have more involved in those matches since there are only 2 repechage matches to decide.

Group F Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Hong Kong 0 vs 0 North Macedonia The final match of the day features another 2 nations who have an unbeaten record in Group F. Hong Kong won their only match to date, beating Belize 6-2. And another victory today would guarantee a top 3 finish and qualification from the group. North Macedonia have drawn both of their games so far, drawing 4-4 with Angola and Barbados. One win in either of their final 2 matches may be enough to see them through the group. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Hong Kong vs North Macedonia A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group F Standings after match

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It sounds like nostalgia is the word it is most closely related to... it is a happy and sad feeling about the past or something missing.

Group F Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Hong Kong 0 vs 0 North Macedonia The final match of the day features another 2 nations who have an unbeaten record in Group F. Hong Kong won their only match to date, beating Belize 6-2. And another victory today would guarantee a top 3 finish and qualification from the group. North Macedonia have drawn both of their games so far, drawing 4-4 with Angola and Barbados. One win in either of their final 2 matches may be enough to see them through the group. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Hong Kong vs North Macedonia A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Drag files here to attach, or choose files...

Group F Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Angola 0 vs 0 Barbados The next match features two nations who are unbeaten so far in Group F. Both Barbados and Angola have drawn their matches with North Macedonia but Barbados also had an opening win over Belize. A win for either nation here will put them another huge step closer to qualification. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Angola vs Barbados A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group F Standings after match

So Cape Verde are guaranteed a top 3 place and will progress from the groups stages. They still have some work to do to ensure they qualify automatically for the Round of 16 and avoid the repechages. Join us again at 20:00 GMT +1 for the final action of the day from Group F.

Group E Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Chinese Taipei 0 vs 0 Mali From one crucial Group E match to another a Chinese Taipei take on Mali. The mathematics of this match is simple: a defeat for Mali and they are heading home from the contest at the Group Stage. A draw is an absolute minimum requirement for them. A win for Chinese Taipei will also see them move up to second place in the group and in a good position to qualify to the knock-out stage. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Chinese Taipei vs Mali A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group E Standings after match

Group E Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Cuba 0 vs 0 Cape Verde Kicking off today's action in Group E is a crucial encounter between Cuba and Cape Verde. Both nations are still sporting 100% records in the group and a win for Cape Verde today will see them guarantee a top 2 finish and a place in the Round of 16. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Cuba vs Cape Verde A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group E Standings after match

South Africa become the first nation to go 3/3 (3 wins from 3 matches). It's still not enough to guarantee a top 2 finish but at the very least they will make it out of the group stages now. Join us at 17:00 GMT +1 for the next matches of the tournament as we resume Group E.

Group D Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:30 (GMT +1) Côte d'Ivoire 0 vs 0 South Africa Up next we have a battle between two African nations with 100% records so far in Group D. Côte d'Ivoire won their opening match against Costa Rica while South Africa has dispatched of both Iraq and Monaco. A victory today for South Africa would at the very least secure a top 3 position in the group and likely a place in the knock-out phase. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Côte d'Ivoire vs South Africa A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group D Standings after match

Group D Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Iraq 0 vs 0 Monaco The first match of the day offers the chance for 2 teams in Group D to get off the mark and get their campaigns back on track. Iraq lost narrowly to South Africa in their only game so far, while Monaco have a pair of defeats to their name already so they need to start scoring points if they are to qualify. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Iraq vs Monaco A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group D Standings after match

Day 3 (Mon 27 July) Fixtures / Results Group D Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Iraq 4 vs 4 Monaco Monday, July 27th 2020, 13:30 (GMT +1) Côte d'Ivoire 3 vs 5 South Africa Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts South Africa 3 3 0 0 15 9 +6 9 Costa Rica 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Côte d'Ivoire 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 Iraq 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Monaco 3 0 1 2 8 16 -8 1 Group E Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Cuba 4 vs 4 Cape Verde Monday, July 27th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Chinese Taipei 3 vs 5 Mali Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Cape Verde 3 2 1 0 16 8 +8 7 Cuba 2 1 1 0 9 7 +2 4 Mali 3 1 0 2 9 15 -6 3 Chinese Taipei 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Iceland 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Group F Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Angola 2 vs 6 Barbados Monday, July 27th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Hong Kong 4 vs 4 North Macedonia Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Barbados 3 2 1 0 16 8 +8 7 Hong Kong 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 North Macedonia 3 0 3 0 12 12 0 3 Angola 2 0 1 1 6 10 -4 1 Belize 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0

Olivia de Havilland has died aged 104.

I wonder what's going down in The Committee, since they are as much in the dark as anyone else in this competition

So that concludes the first weekend of action at the Totallympics International Song Contest - Special Event in Japan. Here is a recap of today's results and the current standings in Groups A, B and C: Day 2 (Sun 26 July) Fixtures / Results Group A Sunday, July 26th 2020, 12:00 (GMT +1) Jamaica 2 vs 6 Guinea Sunday, July 26th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 7 vs 1 Japan Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Guinea 3 2 0 1 16 8 +8 6 Gibraltar 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4 6 Belarus 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Jamaica 2 1 0 1 9 7 +2 3 Japan 3 0 0 3 3 21 -18 0 Group B Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Puerto Rico 4 vs 4 Sri Lanka Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Kiribati 5 vs 3 Kosovo Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Somalia 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Puerto Rico 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 Sri Lanka 3 1 1 1 12 12 0 4 Kiribati 2 1 0 1 6 10 -4 3 Kosovo 3 0 0 3 8 16 -8 0 Group C Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Burundi 5 vs 3 Zambia Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Albania 7 vs 1 South Korea Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Burundi 2 2 0 0 13 3 +10 6 Albania 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Guatemala 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 8 16 -8 3 Zambia 3 0 0 3 7 17 -10 0 Sadly today's results mean we have lost 3 nations from the main event. Japan, Kosovo and Zambia will enter the consolation tournament (The Challenge Trophy) in an attempt for some redemption. Meanwhile, Burundi and Albania keep up their 100% records in Group C and are battling it out for top spot as things stand. It's also been a good day for Belarus, Guinea and Kiribati who all recorded victories to keep their qualification ambitions firmly on track. Here is a reminder of the match-ups coming up tomorrow when we resume the action in Groups D, E and F. Day 3 Monday 27th July Group D Match 31 13:00: Iraq v Monaco Match 32 13:30: Côte d'Ivoire v South Africa Group E Match 33 17:00: Cuba v Cape Verde Match 34 17:30: Chinese Tapiei v Mali Group F Match 35 20:00: Angola v Barbados Match 36 20:30: Hong Kong v North Macedonia See you all tomorrow

Unfortunately Zambia join the hosts Japan and Kosovo in making an early exit.