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More details about the rowing representation will be shared in the future by the OVS team. Additionally, F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and World Taekwondo (WT) will all look into options for inclusion in future OVS events. <\/p>

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