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Haute sport: Medvedev v. Putin in badminton clash

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Published: 15 August, 2009, 00:47

Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Vladimir Putin play badminton at the presidential residence in Sochi on August 14, 2009 (AFP Photo / RIA Novosti / Kremlin pool / Dmitry Astakhov)

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It was not all work and no play in Sochi for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during talks with his German counterpart, Angela Merkel. In fact, he and Prime Minister Putin found time for a relaxing summer activity.

At the Black Sea resort, Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin took to the court for a game of badminton.

However, Medvedev's golden retriever did not want to be left out and seemed intent on joining the game.

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