German Unity Day in Baku

On October 3, the Embassy of Germany in Azerbaijan organized a solemn reception on the occasion of the national holiday of this country, the Day of German Unity. In his welcoming speech, German Ambassador Ralf Horleman touched upon Berlin’s policy towards Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. He noted the importance of achieving peace in the region. “Germany and the EU are striving to achieve peace in the South Caucasus. We believe in the peaceful future of the region,” the Ambassador said. He also pointed to the development of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Germany. In turn, Deputy Minister of Energy Elnur Soltanov noted that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Germany. Relations between the two countries are based on mutual trust and respect. According to him, more than 200 German companies are currently working in various sectors of the economy in Azerbaijan. He noted that the trade turnover between the two reached 1.1 billion US dollars.

Source: Turan News Agency

Duck Creek Technologies Earns Top 50 Solution Provider Status and Top 100 Fast Track FinTech in IDC’s 2023 FinTech Rankings

Recognition comes alongside ecosystem partners and global technology leaders who support global insurance businesses

BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, today announces its recognition as a 2023 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 50 solution provider and a Top 100 Fast Track FinTech. This is the second year in a row Duck Creek has been named on the prestigious list with other global technology leaders, demonstrating its noticeable, continued growth and strong market traction.

The IDC FinTech Rankings select the global technology leaders based on prior calendar year revenue results. Those included in this year’s rankings are critical to the modernization and digital transformation of the financial services industry, and Duck Creek is proud to be named along with ecosystem partners, such as Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, CoreLogic, DocuSign, Eviden, Experian, EY, Hexaware, HCLTech, IBM, LTIMindtree, Microsoft, NTT DATA, Smart Communications, TransUnion and Wipro. Duck Creek achieved year-over-year growth by focusing on customer success and its partner ecosystem approach, affirming that it “takes a village” to support the most sophisticated insurers worldwide with market-leading technology solutions.

“The deep trust from our global customers and partners paired with our world-class technology and our award-winning culture has enabled Duck Creek to achieve historical growth while adapting to a dynamic macro climate and evolving insurance industry trends,” said Rohit Bedi, Chief Revenue Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “Our inclusion on the 2023 IDC FinTech Rankings reinforces our passion for enabling the success of our customers and the differentiated value we bring to the insurance industry as a globally trusted modern P&C SaaS brand.”

“IDC has been producing the IDC FinTech Rankings for twenty years and has expanded the program to now include the top 150 solutions providers to ensure we get the most accurate representation of the largest FinTech’s in the world,” said Marc DeCastro, research director at IDC. “The technology companies on this list provide the innovation necessary to keep the financial services at the forefront of providing modern digital experiences across all aspects of a customer’s financial journey.”

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

Media Contacts:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

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Fluence Named Top Battery-Based Energy Storage Provider in S&P Global Commodity Insights Report

According to the 2023 Battery Energy Storage System Integrator Report, Fluence leads the global market share of installed and planned energy storage projects

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a leading global provider of energy storage products, services, and optimization software for renewables and storage, has been named the top global provider of battery-based energy storage systems according to the 2023 Battery Energy Storage System Integrator Report published by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The ranking is based on market share of installed and planned projects. The report also ranks Fluence as the top storage provider within the U.S. market, with 22% market share based on MW of installed capacity. The company operates across 47 markets globally with over 7 GW of energy storage assets contracted and deployed.

“We’re pleased to be recognized as the world’s leading energy storage provider by S&P Global Commodity Insights,” said Fluence President and Chief Executive Officer Julian Nebreda. “As the world quickly turns to energy storage as a key enabler of the clean energy transition, our industry will no doubt become increasingly competitive. Fluence’s ecosystem of solutions, including cutting-edge energy storage products, optimization software, and operational services combined with more than 15 years of team experience contribute to our leading position and rapid growth in this market. Most important though is our focus on creating long-term partnerships with customers globally to work at the speed that meets their needs in this rapidly changing, complex battery storage market.”

Fluence was also named the top global energy storage provider in the 2021 Battery Energy Storage System Integrator Report published by IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global Commodity Insights). In addition, Fluence won System Integrator of the Year as well as Product of the Year for the company’s Ultrastack energy storage product at the 2023 Energy Storage Awards. The 2023 Battery Energy Storage System Integrator Report is available through S&P Global Commodity Insights Clean Energy Technology.

About Fluence

Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

For more information, visit our website, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. To stay up to date on the latest industry insights, sign up for Fluence’s Full Potential Blog.

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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, and their potential effects on our business. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance, and there can be no assurance that future developments affecting our business will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute projects, our ability to successfully execute our business and growth strategy, our ability to develop new product offerings and services and adoption of such new product offerings and services by customers, failure to realize potential benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and other factors set forth under Item 1A.“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 14, 2022, as updated by Part II, Item 1A. in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other filings we make with the SEC from time to time. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the effect of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made in this press release. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which we become aware of, after the date hereof, except as otherwise may be required by law.

Media Contact
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Email: media.na@fluenceenergy.com
Phone: +1 (605) 645-7486

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Lexington May, Vice President of Investor Relations
Email: investorrelations@fluenceenergy.com
Phone: +1 (713) 909-5629

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Constellation Brands Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

VICTOR, N.Y., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Newlands, and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Visit ir.cbrands.com to locate information for joining the conference call or a live, listen-only webcast of the conference call.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.

Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi.

As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on XInstagram, and LinkedIn.

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Amy Martin 585-678-7141 / amy.martin@cbrands.com
Carissa Guzski 315-525-7362 / carissa.guzski@cbrands.com
Joseph Suarez 773-551-4397 / joseph.suarez@cbrands.com
Snehal Shah 847-385-4940 / snehal.shah@cbrands.com
David Paccapaniccia 585-282-7227 / david.paccapaniccia@cbrands.com

A PDF containing our Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results and full financial tables is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/40c9ef93-f678-4783-8112-14fa58a06433

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Atos selected by Lotterywest in Western Australia for a 5-year contract to deliver core infrastructure services

Melbourne, Australia, October 5, 2023 – Atos today announces the continuation of its longstanding partnership with Lotterywest, through a 5-year contract extension aimed at the delivery of core infrastructure services in partnership with NEXTDC.

Atos plays a crucial role in this extended contract by delivering essential governance, billing, and reporting services. Atos takes the lead in addressing and resolving any issues that may occur within the two Data Centres (NEXTDC P1 and P2) and the six Network links. This ensures smooth operations and minimal disruption to vital services.

Furthermore, Atos serves as the central interface between Lotterywest, the Data Centres, and the Network Carrier, streamlining communication and coordination. This strategic role optimises operations, promoting synergy and efficiency, while providing Lotterywest with swift and effective support.

James Berry, Managing Director of Atos Australia & New Zealand, highlighted the significance of this extended collaboration, stating, “We are excited to further our partnership with Lotterywest through this strategic move. Atos is dedicated to providing world-class Co-Location services that align seamlessly with Lotterywest’s objectives, fostering continued growth and innovation.”

This collaboration enables Lotterywest to harness Atos’s industry leading solutions to better serve the Western Australian community.

Learn more about Atos Tech Foundations solutions, click here.

About Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 107,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

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Lucie Leonardi | lucie.leonardi@atos.net

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Azerion publishes Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 16 November 2023

Amsterdam, 4 October 2023 – Azerion Group N.V. has today published the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting 2023 (EGM), which will be held on 16 November 2023. The notice, agenda and accompanying explanatory notes have been published on our website www.azerion.com/egm/

The agenda of the EGM comprises the appointment of two Supervisory Board members. Further information regarding the registration and attendance of the EGM, as well as instructions and deadlines on how to vote and submit questions, can be found on our website http://www.azerion.com/egm/

About Azerion
Founded in 2014, Azerion (EURONEXT: AZRN) is one of Europe’s largest digital advertising and entertainment media platforms. We bring global scaled audiences to advertisers in an easy and cost-effective way, delivered through our proprietary technology, in a safe, engaging, and high-quality environment, utilizing our strategic portfolio of owned and operated content with entertainment and other digital publishing partners.

Having its roots in Europe with its headquarters in Amsterdam, Azerion has commercial teams based in over 26 cities around the world to closely support our clients and partners to find and execute creative ways to really make an impact through advertising.

For more information visit: www.azerion.com

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Fxmarketplus Marks 5 Years of Outstanding Financial Excellence: A Milestone Celebration

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five years ago, we embarked on a journey to revolutionize the financial landscape at Fxmarketplus, driven by the vision to empower every investor with the tools and knowledge needed for financial success. Today, as we mark this significant milestone, we proudly reflect on our remarkable achievements that parallel those of industry-leading platforms like Pantera Capital.

Pioneering Innovative Solutions: Just like Pantera Capital, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, bringing cutting-edge solutions to the trading community. Our state-of-the-art trading platform and advanced analytics have redefined the standards for trading efficiency and profitability.

Global Reach and Impact: Over the past 5 years, we’ve expanded our footprint globally, establishing a strong presence across key financial markets. Our reach mirrors the international influence achieved, solidifying our position as a trusted global partner in the finance industry.

Empowering Through Education: Mirroring Pantera Capital’s commitment to education, we’ve tirelessly educated and empowered thousands of traders with comprehensive market insights, educational resources, and expert guidance. Our dedication to knowledge sharing sets us apart and fuels the growth of our ever-expanding community.

Consistent ROI and Performance: A successful track record, our platform has consistently delivered remarkable returns on investment, earning the trust and loyalty of our investors. We’re dedicated to maintaining this high standard of performance as we move forward into the next five years.

Building Strong Partnerships: Our strategic partnerships and collaborations echo the collaborative spirit seen at Pantera Capital. By joining forces with industry leaders, we’ve fostered a vibrant ecosystem that accelerates growth and fosters mutual success.

As we celebrate this 5-year milestone, we express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you – our investors, traders, and partners. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, and we’re excited to continue this incredible journey together.

Here’s to another five years of unprecedented growth, innovation, and prosperity at Fxmarketplus!

With gratitude and determination.

Contact us:

Phone: +1(502) 509-3272

Email: press@fxmarketplus.com, enquiries@fxmarketplus.com, info@fxmarketplus.com

Website: www.fxmarketplus.com

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eXp Realty Spotlights Top Agents at EXPCON 2023

eXp Realty Spotlights Top Agents at EXPCON 2023

eXp Realty recognized 39 top agents and teams at the company’s annual EXPCON 2023.

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), recognized 39 top agents and teams at the company’s annual EXPCON 2023.

EXPCON 2023, being held Oct. 2-5 in Las Vegas, is the company’s exclusive gathering of the world’s top real estate professionals. This year’s event focused on innovation and leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business.

Glenn Sanford, Founder and CEO of eXp Realty, along with Michael Valdes, Chief Growth Officer, and Leo Pareja, Chief Strategy Officer, proudly acknowledged the outstanding production achievements and contributions of 39 eXp Realty agents and team in 2022. These exceptional agents were recognized across diverse categories, encompassing top individuals and teams based on sides, GCI and volume in the U.S., Canada and internationally.

“Success is not just about one person or one company; it’s about creating a community that empowers one another to reach their full potential,” said Sanford. “I am so proud to honor this exceptional group of agents for their outstanding work from last year. As the most agent-centric brokerage on the planet, we are laser-focused on supporting our agents. I speak for the entire eXp community when I thank and congratulate these individuals for their incredible achievements and contributions.”

The winners are:

  • Top Individuals by Sides, U.S.
    • #1 – John Scalia, Florida
    • #2 – Charles “Chuck” Williamson, Wilson, North Carolina
    • #3 – Sheryl Houck, Florida
  • Top Individuals By Sides, Canada
    • #1 – Mark Verzyl, Alberta
    • #2 – Shannon Runcie, Saskatchewan
    • #3 – Rachel Vanderveen, Alberta
  • Top Individuals By Sides, International
    • #1 – Christopher Abraham – Great Britain, UK
    • #2 – Claire Bilton – Great Britain, UK
    • #3 – Mark Buchanan – Great Britain, UK
  • Top Individuals by GCI, U.S.
    • #1 – John Scalia, Florida
    • #2 – Soomin Kim, Austin, Texas
    • #3 – Charles “Chuck” Williamson, Wilson, North Carolina
  • Top Individuals by GCI, Canada
    • #1 –Rachel Vanderveen, Alberta
    • #2 – Zhe Geng, British Columbia
    • #3 – Mark Verzyl, Alberta
  • Top Individuals by GCI, International
    • #1 – Leigh Martinuzzi, Australia
    • #2 – Christopher Abraham, Great Britain, UK
    • #3 – Bjorn Kunzel, Australia
  • Top Individual by GCI, eXp Commercial
    • Yoshimi Asano, Texas
  • Top Individuals by Volume, U.S.
    • #1 – John Scalia, Florida
    • #2 – Chandra Kaladhar Reddy Vennapusa, Bothell, Washington
    • #3 – Chad Hetherman, Huntersville, North Carolina
  • Top Individuals by Volume, Canada
    • #1 –Rachel Vanderveen, Alberta
    • #2 – Zhe Geng, British Columbia
    • #3 – Mark Verzyl, Alberta
  • Top Individuals by Volume, International
    • #1 – Christopher Abraham, Great Britain, UK
    • #2 – Thomas Howe, Great Britain, UK
    • #3 – Claire Bilton, Great Britain, UK
  • Top Teams by Volume, U.S.
    • #1 – The Short Term Shop, 15 markets
    • #2 – #TEAMFAST, Bay Area, California
    • #3 – Beer Home Team, Southern California
  • Top Teams by Volume, Canada
    • #1 –Affinity Real Estate, Ontario
    • #2 – The Jennifer Jones Team, Ontario
    • #3 – Infill Hub Group, Alberta
  • Top Teams by Volume, International
    • #1 – Consultan, Portugal
    • #2 – One Sixteen Group, Puerto Rico
    • #3 – Nuno Venceslau – Luxury Real Estate, Portugal
  • Top Teams by Sides, U.S.
    • #1 – The Short Term Shop, 15 markets
    • #2 – #TEAMFAST, Bay Area, California
    • #3 – Mark Z Home Selling Team, Metro Detroit, Michigan
  • Top Teams by Sides, Canada
    • #1 – Atkinson Team, Alberta
    • #2 – Infill Hub Group, Alberta
    • #3 – Affinity Real Estate, Ontario
  • Top Teams by Sides, International
    • #1 – James Conyers Team, South Africa
    • #2 – Consultan, Portugal
    • #3 – One Sixteen Group, Puerto Rico
  • Top Teams by GCI, U.S.
    • #1 – The Short Term Shop, 15 markets
    • #2 – #TEAMFAST, Bay Area, California
    • #3 – Beer Home Team, Southern California
  • Top Teams by GCI, Canada
    • #1 – Affinity Real Estate, Ontario
    • #2 – The Jennifer Jones Team, Ontario
    • #3 – Atkinson Team, Alberta
  • Top Teams by GCI, International
    • #1 – One Sixteen Group, Puerto Rico
    • #2 – Team Arnaud Motreff Immobilier, France
    • #3 – Consultan, Portugal
  • Rookies of the Year
    • eXp Realty: Chandra Kaladhar Reddy Vennapusa, Washington
    • International: Monica Rodriguez Garcia, Puerto Rico
    • eXp Canada: Jake Nicolle, Ancaster, Ontario
    • eXp Commercial: Sarah Cooley, North and South Carolina
  • Mentor of the Year
    • Brett Bonner, Washington
  • ICON of Year
    • Michael Weisman, Founder and Team Leader of the Real Property Team at eXp Realty in Portland, Maine
  • Jeffrey Buettner Philanthropist Award
    • Luna Mariah Dietz, Oregon
  • Humanitarian of the Year
    • Jon Pugh, California
  • Woman of Influence
    • Veronica Figueroa, Florida

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty®, Virbela® and SUCCESS® Enterprises.

eXp Realty is the largest independent real estate company in the world with more than 89,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain, Israel, Panama, Germany, Dominican Republic, Greece, New Zealand, Chile, Poland and Dubai and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by Virbela, an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive. SUCCESS® Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS® magazine and its related media properties, was established in 1897 and is a leading personal and professional development brand and publication.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com

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eXp World Holdings, Inc.

mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

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Denise Garcia

investors@expworldholdings.com

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(Asiad) S. Korea wins all-Korean bronze medal match in women’s basketball

South Korea won the first-ever bronze medal match against North Korea in women’s basketball at the 19th Asian Games in China, finishing the continental competition in third place.

In the match for third place at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Hangzhou, South Korea beat North Korea 93-63 to claim bronze.

The bronze is South Korea’s fifth consecutive medal in an Asian Games, following the silver medal won by the unified Korean team in 2018.

And it was the first time that South and North Koreas had competed for a medal in basketball at any Asian Games.

The two clashed in a previous preliminary round last week, and the South routed the North 81-62.

Center Park Ji-su led the South Korean team with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Kim Danbi contributed 21 points.

With North Korea’s 2-meter center, Pak Jin-a, North Korea led the first quarter 21-15.

But South Korea’s former WNBA player, Park Ji-su, took the low post, and helped her team come back and gain a seven-point lead before the break.

In the third quarter, North Korea’s effective field goals tied the game 40-40, but Kim Danbi’s three-pointer and Park Ji-su’s low post goal gave South Korea a lead again. Since then, South Korea held its opponents to four points and closed the quarter at 61-44.

South Korea put eight three-point shots into the basket in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to more than 30 points, and sealed the victory throughout.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

(Asiad) S. Korean women’s volleyball pulls off last victory over N. Korea

South Korea’s female volleyball team beat North Korea in a rare all-Korean meet at the 19th Asian Games on Thursday.

In the women’s volleyball classification Pool E match at Hangzhou Normal University Cangqian Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China, South Korea defeated North Korea 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-9, 25-20).

With the win, South Korea placed third in Pool E and will have a ranking round match Friday.

The team was knocked out of medal contention after falling to China 3-0 in its first classification Pool E on Wednesday.

It is the first time in 17 years that South Korea has failed to reach the podium at an Asian Games since 2006, when it finished fifth.

At the same time, North Korea will also leave the Hangzhou Asian Games without a medal after losing to Vietnam in its first second round match.

Without a chance for the semis, South Korea won the first inter-Korean match in the sport since a regional round for the world championship in 2017. South Korea now leads the head-to-head record 8-2.

After losing the first set 25-19, South Korea regained its rhythms and did not let its guard down in the next three sets.

It took the second set 25-21 to level the game 1-1 and held the opponent to nine in the third set to take the 2-1 lead.

The fourth set was tight as the two teams seesawed to tie at 20-20. With Kang So-hwi’s three straight attack points, South Korea had a three-point lead and reached the match point.

Source: Yonhap News Agency