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TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans (left) shoots over Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (right) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur (right) makes a save as teammate Anton Volchenkov crashes with Toronto Maple Leafs' Joffrey Lupul (centre) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie Jonas Gustavsson picks up his stick from the ice after being scored on by the New Jersey Devils during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

A pair of AC 45 from defending America's Cup champion Oracle Racing sails near the South Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay, California. San Francisco will host the America's Cup in 2013.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Napoli's Hugo Campagnaro (left) fights for the ball with Chelsea's Didier Drogba during their Champions League last 16 first leg soccer match at the San Paolo stadium in Naples.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Boxer Manny Pacquiao (left) of the Philippines takes a photo of competitor Timothy Bradley Jr. of the US during a news conference to announce their upcoming World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight championship fight, in Los Angeles, California.

The bout is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 9, 2012.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Canada's Dominique Maltais competes during the women's Snowboard-Cross FIS World Cup competition in Stoneham, Quebec. Maltais finished seventh.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

A girl boxes in a gym which is shared with Mongolia's Olympic freestyle 60kg wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig in Ulan Batur.

While the elite of the sporting world tune up for the London Olympics in world class facilities, other gold medal hopefuls are forced to make do with less salubrious surroundings.

In Mongolia, Asian champion Ganzorig trains alongside children playing basketball in an old, tired gym with paint peeling from the walls.

Children play on ancient free weight machines, climb ropes and roll around on the floor mimicking their wrestling hero as he warms up for his training session in the corner.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 13:52 IST

Children play basketball at a gym which they share with Mongolia's Olympic freestyle 60kg wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig in Ulan Batur.

While the elite of the sporting world tune up for the London Olympics in world class facilities, other gold medal hopefuls are forced to make do with less salubrious surroundings.

In Mongolia, Asian champion Ganzorig trains alongside children playing basketball in an old, tired gym with paint peeling from the walls.

Children play on ancient free weight machines, climb ropes and roll around on the floor mimicking their wrestling hero as he warms up for his training session in the corner.

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