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Israeli wrestler falls to Olympics defeat
Ilana Kratysh beaten by Brazilian in opening fight.
Ilana Kratysh got her wrestling campaign in Rio off to a losing start on Wednesday afternoon.
Competing in the 69kg event, she was beaten 6-2 [on points) by Brazilian Gilda Maria Oliveira.
She is though set to take part in the repechage event, which gets underway later on Friday.
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