headtr1ck set on B8 move

Following r1nkle's transfer to NIP, headtr1ck is set on a move the other way.

headtr1ck has opted to join his countrymen on B8

B8 have announced the addition of Daniil "⁠headtr1ck⁠" Valitov and Oleg "⁠baz⁠" Kulynych to their roster on Twitter.

The transfer of the former from Ninjas in Pyjamas is yet to be finalized, HLTV has learned. Once it is inked it will see the 19-year-old Ukrainian formally switch places with his countryman Artem "⁠r1nkle⁠" Moroz, whose signing was announced by the Swedish organization on Tuesday.

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NIP confirm r1nkle signing

B8 did not specify who out of their four other players would make space for the addition of baz, but a source with knowledge of the move has told HLTV that it will be Mykhailo "⁠OWNER⁠" Lymar. The Ukrainian organization has not responded to inquiry from HLTV.

headtr1ck joins B8 after a turbulent 18 months with Ninjas in Pyjamas, during which time the Ukrainian played on multiple iterations of the roster and under several different in-game leaders.

The rifler-turned-AWPer posted a respectable 1.08 rating during his tenure but struggled for consistency, and was benched as part of Ninjas in Pyjamas's revamp following their disastrous PGL Major Copenhagen qualification campaign.

baz arrives after spending most of the last two years averaging a 1.00 rating whilst playing for Spirit Academy, although he stood in for the main team on two occasions. The latest occasion came during BLAST Spring Groups, where Spirit were also forced to play with Sergey "⁠hally⁠" Shavaev as a result of visa issues, and baz struggled as the team crashed out with back-to-back losses.

Recently baz has already turned out several times for B8 and posted some promising performances, including topping the scoreboard for his team in a win over Rebels and in a hard-fought loss to Metizport, both coming during B8's failed attempt at qualifying for ESL Challenger Jönköping.

B8's roster moving forward should be:

Ukraine Arseniy "⁠cptkurtka023⁠" Derevinskiy
Ukraine Andrii "⁠npl⁠" Kukharskyi
Ukraine Dmytro "⁠esenthial⁠" Tsvir
Ukraine Daniil "⁠headtr1ck⁠" Valitov
Ukraine Oleg "⁠baz⁠" Kulynych

Russia Ivan "⁠maddened⁠" Iordanidi (coach)

Ukraine Oleg 'baz' Kulynych
Oleg 'baz' Kulynych
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.93
Maps played:
227
KPR:
0.60
DPR:
0.62
Ukraine Mykhailo 'OWNER' Lymar
Mykhailo 'OWNER' Lymar
Age:
21
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
447
KPR:
0.69
DPR:
0.68
Ukraine Daniil 'headtr1ck' Valitov
Daniil 'headtr1ck' Valitov
Age:
19
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.10
Maps played:
298
KPR:
0.72
DPR:
0.60
Ukraine Artem 'r1nkle' Moroz
Artem 'r1nkle' Moroz
Age:
19
Rating 1.0:
1.11
Maps played:
475
KPR:
0.75
DPR:
0.64
Ukraine Andrii 'npl' Kukharskyi
Andrii 'npl' Kukharskyi
Age:
18
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.99
Maps played:
304
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.68
Ukraine Arseniy 'cptkurtka023' Derevinskiy
Arseniy 'cptkurtka023' Derevinskiy
Age:
24
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.98
Maps played:
398
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.71
Ukraine Dmytro 'esenthial' Tsvir
Dmytro 'esenthial' Tsvir
Age:
18
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.82
Maps played:
46
KPR:
0.58
DPR:
0.72
nice
2024-04-05 20:45
0
Somehow still better then playing for NIP
2024-04-05 20:45
0
wasn't really doing anything at all on NiP so honestly this is fine
2024-04-05 20:46
0
Good luck, must be such a relief
2024-04-05 20:47
0
Nice, chance to prove he is capable of playing well
2024-04-05 20:47
0
already behind in the ukrainian/russian awper arms race to R1NKLE
2024-04-05 20:48
0
3 replies
#44
Jame | 
Russia yewert
Leaving NIP actually put him ahead
2024-04-05 21:20
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2 replies
+1000
2024-04-06 21:07
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#158
KRIMZ | 
Taiwan nwyc
+1000
2024-04-07 03:36
0
Good luck , interesting roster for B8. but -OWNER, while keeping the esenthial is interesting move from B8.
2024-04-05 20:48
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3 replies
esenthial was ass so far, but i've waited for owners kick a long time and finally this happened
2024-04-05 21:06
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2 replies
Yea idk why they would remove OWNER over esenthial. OWNER has been lacking for a while but... seems obvious to keep him over .89 rating esenthial?
2024-04-05 21:11
0
yeah but even then OWNER>>>> esenthial.
2024-04-05 21:29
0
OWNER was their IGL. Getting rid of IGL seems weird. who's gonna call, Captain Kurtka?
2024-04-05 20:50
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3 replies
their IGL is actually npl. OWNER stopped IGLing for some time.
2024-04-05 20:54
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1 reply
i didnt know this info, tyvm
2024-04-05 20:55
0
npl already capitan few months for sure. Owner not delivery
2024-04-05 20:56
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#15
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Armenia VirtusNo
blameF should transfer to B8
2024-04-05 20:52
0
6 replies
why should they downgrade?
2024-04-05 23:52
0
3 replies
#100
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Armenia VirtusNo
cos it would be funny
2024-04-06 00:04
0
2 replies
+1
2024-04-06 21:09
0
Finally a team really centered around his playstyle
2024-04-07 17:46
0
B8F to B8?
2024-04-06 02:10
0
1 reply
#114
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Armenia VirtusNo
would be B8/8
2024-04-06 02:11
0
#16
mamu | 
Switzerland bsech
npl igl
2024-04-05 20:52
0
W upgrade
2024-04-05 20:53
0
When is "The downfall of Ninjas in Pyjamas" documentary coming out?
2024-04-05 20:53
0
8 replies
Brought to you by The Score esports. “The downfall of ninjas in pyjamas can be summarized by two words: olof boost”
2024-04-05 21:46
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1 reply
#122
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Australia Beard43
👌 Okay!
2024-04-06 07:16
0
There was already some version of it last week when Hampus was roasting on Nip on Thorins stream for one and half hour straight.
2024-04-06 00:23
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5 replies
What were the main takeaways
2024-04-07 17:47
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4 replies
That Jonas "calc" Gundersen is piece of thrash of human being and the main reason of majority of the bs decisions Nip has done in past four years. And it got so bad that players were pretty much only working there, not really trying to win because they were bypassed regarding all the decisions. Apparently Device refused to return to play for Nip because of that guy. Its very interesting episode, can recommend if you are any interested about Nips downfall
2024-04-07 18:16
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3 replies
Thx bro sounds kinda interesting
2024-04-07 18:20
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2 replies
I want to add that while Thorin can be quite cringe sometimes if you don't like the guy, he luckily does not speak that much in this episode but rather lets Hampus to do the majority of talking.
2024-04-07 18:32
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1 reply
I dislike Thorin but i might watch it for the story behind NIP as it seemes so evident that something out of game drags them down
2024-04-07 18:33
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#19
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Russia HikZ
bro washed at 19
2024-04-05 20:54
0
1 reply
was he ever even good like m0nesy or w0nderful?
2024-04-06 09:40
0
#23
Faceit level 4  | 
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Sweden Annoyed_Swede123
Good move tbh, I think he will find his level and shine there, alike npl he just needs more time on a decent level
2024-04-05 20:56
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#24
zet | 
Sweden tUGG1
Will be interesting to see if NiP was holding back his potential, or if he's just a mediocre player.
2024-04-05 20:56
0
1 reply
#148
Faceit level 7  | 
 | 
Argentina LXJ88
They definitely held him back. I watched nip barely but every time it was apparent that he was 1-2 level above the rest imo
2024-04-06 16:20
0
bro got gatekept by nip just to end to another gatekeep scenario
2024-04-05 20:56
0
He can relaunch his career in B8, he was doomed in NiP
2024-04-05 20:56
0
wasn't baz the awper of mouz nxt? headtrick to rifle?
2024-04-05 20:56
0
2 replies
baz is from Spirit Academy. And he's a rifler.
2024-04-05 21:07
0
no, baz was in Team Spirit academy- rifler
2024-04-05 21:07
0
B8 is like navi academy’s trashbin
2024-04-05 20:56
0
1 reply
#71
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Samoa nuuuuucky
thats what i am thinking of lmao so funny Navi's recycling center
2024-04-05 22:12
0
1win : -deko +lattyk aurora: -lattyk +deko nip: -headtrick +r1nkle b8: +headtrick -r1nkle
2024-04-05 20:59
0
ripperino his career is deadstuck in tier2/3 now
2024-04-05 21:06
0
GL
2024-04-05 21:07
0
what a shame. fnatic, COL, and GamerLegion could not get him??
2024-04-05 21:10
0
3 replies
more like they didnt want him.
2024-04-05 21:23
0
1 reply
#149
Faceit level 7  | 
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Argentina LXJ88
Why though? He seems to be shooting well and has game sense during clutches. Ego?
2024-04-06 16:21
0
from what i understand that headtr1ck and R1nkle were a trade , aka r1nke->nip and headtr1ck->b8
2024-04-06 18:43
0
#37
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United States BuckSoxely
Too bad, he deserves better. But he'll be fine, still young and plenty of time to get the call up.
2024-04-05 21:10
0
gl
2024-04-05 21:15
0
buh
2024-04-05 21:15
0
B8 just got a huge awper downgrade
2024-04-05 21:19
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headtrick is better than rinkle. It was just Nip magic holding him back as it did with brollan.
2024-04-05 21:19
0
#47
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Ukraine Bumbas_cat
thats actually promising line up
2024-04-05 21:22
0
1 reply
Agreed
2024-04-05 21:44
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#50
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Russia Lessix
gl daniil
2024-04-05 21:28
0
#53
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Sweden Vrede
D:
2024-04-05 21:31
0
Everything is better then nip
2024-04-05 21:34
0
#55
 | 
Bosnia and Herzegovina deekayxyz
wtf
2024-04-05 21:39
0
#56
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Russia Donkimuz
Navi laughing to the bank
2024-04-05 21:39
0
1 reply
They got so damn rich man, Major + Stickers + selling Electro + Perfecto + Headtrick + NPL. Bossman is sleeping among his dollar bills.
2024-04-05 21:54
0
This could actually have some potential if the team chemistry is right
2024-04-05 21:43
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1 reply
#133
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Germany Sol1taire
Look - dont even... how would this have potential chemistry? what is this? I don't even...
2024-04-06 11:15
0
Congrats Headtrick, he needed a reset.
2024-04-05 21:56
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#66
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Philippines B3nk4i
Anything is better than the chaos that was NIP a few months ago. Team had no direction
2024-04-05 21:56
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#68
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Ukraine rexyyCSGO
wait who is B8 coach?
2024-04-05 22:02
0
4 replies
Maddened
2024-04-05 22:09
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They said u should stick to fragmovies and stop walking behind then
2024-04-07 17:52
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2 replies
#166
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Ukraine rexyyCSGO
your message would be perfect if it didn't exist
2024-04-07 17:55
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1 reply
Wow why so mad it was just a joke mate Just recognised ur name
2024-04-07 17:57
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#70
MAJ3R | 
Afghanistan Udori
Good lineup, would be surprised if they dont make the RMR
2024-04-05 22:11
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#72
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Canada EXiLExJD
Hey at least it's better than NIP
2024-04-05 22:13
0
good for him
2024-04-05 22:13
0
#74
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Other Matt Damon
Such a waste
2024-04-05 22:17
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#75
Faceit plus user Faceit level 10  | 
Czech Republic Solace_
8/8
2024-04-05 22:17
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#76
Faceit plus user Faceit level 10 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Poland Astoner55
B8 looking like top20 team suddenly tbh
2024-04-05 22:20
0
RIP
2024-04-05 22:22
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#79
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Other Pedrophile
He will perform better here
2024-04-05 22:24
0
b8 new ukrainian superteam Pog
2024-04-05 22:32
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He preformed well considering how NiP was being handled. But I'm really enjoying watching r1nkle play
2024-04-05 22:34
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#84
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Canada Lachance
actually better than NiP so
2024-04-05 22:43
0
1 reply
#85
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Sweden amazingfinnen
how many Trophies do Canada have in cs?
2024-04-05 22:45
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#86
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Wales Hi_Im_New
8/8
2024-04-05 22:49
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You can see on their haircuts that one deserves tier 2 and the other tier 3
2024-04-05 22:54
0
bad Rebels guys
2024-04-05 23:04
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#90
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New Zealand Skye620
Probably be better than NIP though ngl
2024-04-05 23:04
0
Tier 9
2024-04-05 23:06
0
B8 > NiP lmao
2024-04-05 23:11
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Rip nip and head trick really went from tier 1 to tier 5 kek
2024-04-05 23:13
0
better team than nip
2024-04-05 23:38
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R.I.P career
2024-04-06 00:37
0
Looking decent
2024-04-06 00:49
0
Anything is better than NIP
2024-04-06 01:21
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thats a cool move
2024-04-06 01:49
0
wasted talent
2024-04-06 02:01
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Npl and headtrick, GL guys looks good ig
2024-04-06 02:10
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#116
Faceit level 5  | 
jks | 
Turkey CenK0
upgrade
2024-04-06 02:59
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#117
Faceit level 10  | 
n0rb3r7 | 
Belgium daerius
Fucking really? Keeping esenthial and kicking OWNER? Almost worse than Apeks keeing sense. B8 would be a good team if -esenthial +baz
2024-04-06 04:29
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#119
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France Diodele
finally! hes back on his real lvl
2024-04-06 05:44
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Fun fact: they linked the wrong Rebels
2024-04-06 06:49
0
honestly, probably the best place for him after NiP
2024-04-06 07:56
0
back to 1.27 rating
2024-04-06 08:14
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#126
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Argentina gabz4n
good to b8
2024-04-06 08:45
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#127
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Europe diviksen
downgrade more and more :)
2024-04-06 08:58
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#128
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Sweden undisman
5 ukrainians and coach from russia? WTF?
2024-04-06 09:08
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#129
Faceit level 4  | 
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African Union mikecool
Welcome to b8. That's gr8 m8. I r8 8/8.
2024-04-06 09:15
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#131
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Europe nekker
His career got rippeded once alwksib was kicked
2024-04-06 10:26
0
hes level to be honest, well maybe hes a 10% better than this but not more
2024-04-06 12:18
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forsenLevel
2024-04-06 14:18
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#136
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
f0rest | 
Sweden eqlzr
I mean sure, it didn't work out for him i NiP but at least it gave him as a player exposure. Unless this team becomes insanely good for some reason he'll soon be forgotten.
2024-04-06 12:23
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Russian coach 😆
2024-04-06 12:59
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1 reply
Reply needs to have actual content
2024-04-06 13:27
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lol, anyone saying career is over works at mcdonalds. Go eat your bigmc.
2024-04-06 13:37
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ok
2024-04-06 13:39
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#144
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Russia mshkoda
Good for him
2024-04-06 14:48
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I think this is good for the young lad. Grind some experience and bounce back stronger. GL headtrick
2024-04-06 14:54
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#146
Faceit level 8  | 
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Kazakhstan $U4$
- cptkurtka023 +sdy = tier 1 team
2024-04-06 16:09
0
Not even relevent to the scene
2024-04-06 16:11
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Lul
2024-04-06 18:10
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good chance for him
2024-04-07 00:02
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After get out from the Hell inf Pjyamas, he'll turn into beast in B8 somehow
2024-04-07 17:54
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welcome to tier 4
2024-04-07 17:57
0
Good move tbh, I think he will find his level and shine there, alike npl he just needs more time on a decent level
2024-04-08 13:53
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