The Golden Quillflower is a Transcended-rarity species in Build a Ring Farm that is exclusive to the game’s Plant Contracts system. Being a Transcended-rarity plant, the Golden Quillflower is naturally one of the most valuable species in the game. It produces high-value crops that generate hundreds of thousands of Cash per harvest with minimal investment cost.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Golden Quillflower in Build a Ring Farm.
Breaking down the Golden Quillflower in Build a Ring Farm
How to get
The Golden Quillflower is exclusive to the Plant Contracts system (Image via Roblox)
The Golden Quillflower seed is a random reward available through the Plant Contracts system. Every once in a while, upon completing a Contract, you will see a quest pop up on the board that has it as a reward. This is more likely to occur if you are at Master or higher Contract Rank, with the highest possible likelihood being assigned to the Transcendent Contracts.
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Upon completing the associated mission, the Golden Quillflower seed will be added to your inventory. You can sow it in your farm to produce crops, and use any relevant boosts to improve the yield.
This guide explores the Aurora Lotus in Build a Ring Farm, the most valuable plant species in the game as of Update 4.
Crop yield value
Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)
The Golden Quillflower produces crops with a base sale value of 425,000 Cashper crop unit. While its value is below the likes of the Admin Rose or the Aurora Lotus, it is still quite valuable, and it doesn’t require much investment on your part. Meaning, its produce will turn a profit right away instead of having to recoup a hefty purchase price first.
We recommend sowing the plant seed at the highest floor and the outermost ring in your farm. This position is where your farm will apply the maximum value bonus, generating plenty of Cash within seconds. You may also use the Starfall Griffin and the Cosmic Mutation Spray to elevate its selling value even further.
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says it will be a “strange start” for Andoni Iraola as the new Reds boss, with so many of his players away at the World Cup, but there will still be pressure on him to “hit the ground running”.
“Arne Slot winning the league then finishing fifth and that not being enough has put huge pressure on whoever takes over, because it pressurises you coming in as a new manager to get things right straight away,” Houghton told BBC Radio Merseyside.
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“It will be difficult for him because a lot of players are on World Cup duty. He would love to have his players in as early as possible because he wants to get his mantra and way of playing across to them.
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“I think it’s going to be a strange start for the new manager, having to deal with players not being there until August. From the fans’ point of view, there has to be patience. We can only judge him when he’s had time to work with his full squad.
“But he’ll have to hit the ground running and make sure he gets what he wants across to his players very quickly.
“Every Liverpool manager is under pressure to challenge for trophies. You’re at one of the biggest clubs in world football so there should be that pressure.”
Paris: While Paris buzzes around her, Maja Chwalinska keeps things simple: tea, a show, perhaps a little tennis, and an early night. It is the routine that has carried Roland Garros’ surprise finalist from world No. 114 to No. 21 in the Live Rankings, and she sees no reason to change it now. On Saturday, the Pole will face eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in the biggest match of her life, determined to remain inside the bubble that has served her so well these past weeks.Chwalinska, 24, has the word “free” etched on her left hand. She declined to explain its meaning, but is perhaps related to her struggle against depression, which forced her to step away from the game. “I feel like I’m in a bubble, I don’t know what’s going on,” she said after the semi-finals. “I just try to focus on every single match, give my all and then, after the tournament, there will be time to process it. Breathe in, breathe out.” A year ago, Chwalinska left Roland Garros after losing in qualifying competition. Now the 5 ft 5’ Pole stands one match from becoming the first qualifier in the Open era to win the title. A self-confessed tennis addict, she devours matches whenever she can, using them to study opponents and deepen her understanding of the game. That knowledge is reflected in her own tennis, a left-handed blend of angles, variety and imagination that keeps rivals guessing and has become one of the stories of this tournament.“I’m a tennis freak, I love watching tennis. When I was younger, I watched tennis all day, every day. I feel like it helps me read the game better,” she said, adding that she is grateful that she could watch Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when growing up. “Sometimes I go back to these old matches and watch them play. It feels like poetry.” The daughter of a retired coal miner and a receptionist, Tomasz and Marcela, Chwalinska was uncertain of how she would pay for her stay in Paris as she progressed through the draw. A sponsor stepped in to help. She still does not have a clothing sponsor, but after the fortnight of her life, it is hard to imagine companies will not be queuing up to back her, whatever the outcome of Saturday’s final.’
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (46) celebrates after converting a game-winning field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during fourth-quarter action at U.S. Bank Stadium. On Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Reichard delivered the decisive kick to cap a memorable preseason debut and secure a victory for the Vikings before the home crowd. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sportsbooks believe the Minnesota Vikings will win 8.5 games in 2026, and if that sounds familiar, it’s because that particular forecast has basically followed Minnesota for eight straight summers. But according to CBS Sports, Vegas is overlooking the Vikings, while overrating the Green Bay Packers.
It’s a rare bit of enthusiasm for Minnesota from a national media outlet.
The Vikings Get Rare Backing from CBS Sports
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray takes part in offseason work as the club begins preparations for the 2026 campaign. During organized team activities on May 26, 2026, at the Vikings’ practice facility in Eagan, Minnesota, Murray joined teammates for the opening OTA session while coaches implemented plans for a revamped quarterback room. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
Jordan Dajani: Pick the Over for Vikings
Dajani of CBS Sports assessed the entirety of the NFC North, speaking highly of the Vikings, who are expected to finish in last place inside the division, according to live betting odds.
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“Kyler Murray will have some fantastic weapons to work with, including Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and Jauan Jennings. I believe Jennings is one of the most underrated signings of the entire offseason, so don’t get me started on him,” Dajani began.
“He ranked second on the 49ers in receptions and receiving yards over the past two seasons and led the team in red-zone targets (34), fourth-quarter targets (50) and third-down targets (69) during that span. He’s also an elite run blocker and doesn’t drop the football. Thanks for entertaining my rant. Murray now also has the backing of a Brian Flores-led defense, which he didn’t have in Arizona.”
During his time in Arizona — 2019 to 2025 — the Cardinals ranked eighth-worst in the NFL per EPA/Play.
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Dajani continued, “The Vikings did lose Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen and Jonathan Greenard on the defensive front, but I like some of the additions they made in the draft, including linebacker Jake Golday, defensive tackle Domonique Orange and safety Jakobe Thomas.”
“The Vikings hit the over on this line last year thanks to a five-game winning streak to end the season. Do we really see Minnesota getting worse? Verdict: Over 8.5 wins.”
Probably a Safe Bet
All of Dajani’s logic checks out; it’s not far-fetched. In short, the Vikings were a nine-win team last year — already beating the 8.5-win forecast with a similar roster, sans Greenard to Philadelphia — and have upgraded the quarterback spot with Murray.
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The defense is Minnesota’s calling card for now, as the enterprise changed when Brian Flores arrived in 2023. The unit struggled during Kevin O’Connell’s first year with Ed Donatell calling the shots, but turned it around immediately when Flores walked through the doors in Eagan.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson goes through pregame drills before a divisional matchup on the road. Ahead of kickoff on Nov. 24, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, Jefferson warmed up with teammates as Minnesota prepared for another NFC North showdown against the Chicago Bears. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images.
Pairing Murray with a Top 3 defense — Murray is accustomed to average or poor defenses in Arizona — should be the special sauce to top 8.5 wins. In his career, Murray has a better EPA+CPOE than Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones, and C.J. Stroud. If you can imagine Mayfield or Lawrence under center for the Vikings, that’s basically what Murray will bring per efficiency.
Kevin O’Connell Due for a Playoff Win
O’Connell took over the Vikings in 2022 and has led the team to the NFL’s fifth-best win percentage in four seasons. Two of his seasons — 2023 and 2025 — were ruined by QB1 injuries, but even during those campaigns, O’Connell stabilized operations enough for Minnesota to find 16 total wins.
Yet, with the fifth-best win percentage, the man has not won a playoff game. Very few NFL head coaches see a fifth year without a postseason triumph; O’Connell snuck through.
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Before too long, he must win a playoff game or risk hot-seat whispers. Winning regular season games only goes so far. The Vikings haven’t won a playoff game since 2019 — the day Kirk Cousins and Kyle Rudolph walked off the Saints in overtime down in New Orleans.
Bullish on the Lions
Dajani was also high on the last-place Detroit Lions, noting, “The Lions have plenty going for them. Quarterback Jared Goff has led the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns over the past four seasons. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has scored more touchdowns in his first three seasons than any player in NFL history.”
“Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta provide a great supporting cast. Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to Houston, but I think Isiah Pacheco is going to play a fun role in this offense with his maniacal running style.”
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Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow prepares to snap the football during a late-season NFC North battle. In the second quarter on Dec. 25, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Glasgow lined up against the Vikings as the division rivals met in a Christmas Day matchup. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
Pound for pound, the talent of the Lions’ depth chart suggests it’s closer to first place in the NFC North than last place.
Dajani added, “Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson is an elite pass rusher, Jack Campbell was one of the best linebackers in football last year and cashed in on a lucrative deal, and Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, DJ Reed and Roger McCreary can handle the weapons in the NFC North if they stay healthy.”
“It’s important to note that the Lions have the sixth-easiest schedule in the NFL this season. I’ll take them to go 11-6.”
The Los Angeles Rams are the runaway frontrunner to win the Super Bowl, especially after trading for EDGE rusher Myles Garrett this week.
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As we count down to the first college football game of the 2026 season, we continue our new series: The records of each top CFB program in the West against all the others in the region.
Some schools have met many times over the years, while others are beginning new rivalries in the wake of recent realignment.
For each opponent in the table below, we provide the total games played, wins, losses, ties, winning percentage, first year played, and most recent contest.
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We continue with Arizona State, which has played 727 games vs. regional foes, winning 428, losing 288, and tying 11 for a winning percentage of .596.
The Sun Devils have recorded the most wins (46) and lost the most games (52) against Arizona (with one tie). UA is also ASU’s most-played opponent at 99 games.
Here is a breakdown of Arizona State’s records vs. the region’s teams.
Arizona State Football Wins vs. the Top Programs in the West
Chelsea have announced the passing of club legend Bobby Tambling at the age of 84.
The former striker remains one of the most important figures in the club’s history, having scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for the Blues.
“Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84,” the club said in a statement.
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“We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
Tambling spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge and played a key role in Chelsea’s promotion to the First Division during the 1962/63 season.
His 202 goals made him Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer for many years before Frank Lampard surpassed the record in 2013. Tambling remains the club’s highest league goalscorer with 164 goals.
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Among his many achievements, Tambling famously scored five goals in a single match against Aston Villa and established himself as one of the most prolific forwards of his generation.
His contribution to Chelsea has continued to be recognised long after his playing career ended. He has a suite at Stamford Bridge named in his honour, and supporters regularly display a “Tambling 202” banner on matchdays.
Tambling passed away following a long illness in Cork, Ireland.
He is survived by his family and leaves behind a legacy that secures his place among the greatest players in Chelsea’s history.
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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the late arrival of several players to camp played a part in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday.
The Fulham defender was among the players introduced in the second half after joining the team’s camp on Monday.
Nigeria looked set for victory after taking a 2-1 lead, but a stoppage-time goal from Poland denied the Super Eagles a win as the match ended in a draw.
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Speaking after the game, Bassey admitted that the team were disappointed not to secure the victory but pointed to the limited time the players had together before the match.
“We should have got the win. Conceding two late goals in both halves shows there are things we must adjust,” Bassey said.
“A lot of us arrived at different times, and a few players only joined camp yesterday, so it was good to get some minutes on the pitch.”
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The defender, however, believes the team will improve as the players spend more time together ahead of future matches.
The result means Nigeria remain unbeaten in their recent games, although the late goals conceded against Poland will give the coaching staff important lessons as preparations continue for upcoming competitions.
With the presidential election at Real Madrid just days away, current president Florentino Perez has added fresh intrigue by revealing plans to launch a €150 million bid for a leading player currently competing in the UEFA Champions League.
The announcement comes during a heated election period that has seen transfer speculation dominate headlines in Spain, particularly after rival candidate Enrique Riquelme made bold claims regarding several high-profile players.
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Perez distances himself from Haaland speculation
Perez made it clear that the mystery target is not Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, or any other player currently plying their trade in the Premier League.
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The clarification appears aimed at separating his transfer strategy from the controversy created by Riquelme, who recently claimed that Haaland had a release clause and wanted to join Madrid.
Those remarks were quickly dismissed by Haaland’s representatives, while Manchester City publicly rejected the suggestion and even threatened legal action over the use of the striker’s image and name in an election campaign.
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Election campaign turns into transfer battle
The June 7 election has increasingly become a contest of transfer promises.
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Riquelme previously stated that both Haaland and Rodri could be brought to Madrid under his presidency. The claims generated widespread attention but also drew criticism after Manchester City strongly denied any possibility of Haaland leaving.
Perez’s latest comments appear designed to present a more measured approach, confirming that Madrid are pursuing a major signing while avoiding direct references to Premier League stars.
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What it means for Manchester City?
For Manchester City, Perez’s comments offer some reassurance. By explicitly ruling out Haaland, Doku and other Premier League players, Perez has effectively ended speculation linking Madrid’s upcoming bid to City’s squad.
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The situation surrounding Rodri, however, remains less straightforward. The Ballon d’Or winner’s contract situation has been a subject of discussion in recent months, and reports suggest his long-term future could become clearer after the FIFA World Cup.
While Perez has ruled out Premier League targets for this particular €150 million move, Rodri’s name continues to surface in Madrid-related conversations.
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Mystery surrounds Madrid’s €150 million target
Perez has not revealed the identity of the player Madrid intend to pursue, only confirming that the target currently plays for a Champions League club outside the Premier League.
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With the election approaching and the summer transfer window around the corner, attention will now shift to Tuesday, when Madrid are expected to make their move and potentially unveil the next major chapter in the club’s transfer plans. Who could the mystery man be? With Perez clearing out that the player isn’t Erling Haaland, Harry Kane or any player from the Premier League, it is likely that the player could be seen coming from the Champions League winners PSG, who currently have a brilliant crop of players with themselves. The reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmanne Dembele is also among the players who is receiving a lot of attention lately and could be Perez’s man this year too. Dembele does bring some similarity to that of the cituation when Cristiano Ronaldo was brought in the club with both players winning the Champions League and Ballon d’Or’s in the club and then becoming a Galactico the following year. However, there are other stars that could be on the radar too, with thelikes of PSG forwards Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue playing out an incredible season for the French Champions too. Doue was awarded the man of the match for the UCl final against Arsenal and is considered as a vital player for Luis Enrique’s side with both his attacking and tracking back exploits coming in handy for the side.
Ahead of his side’s one-off Test against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the series could be an “ideal opportunity” to try a long-term fourth spin bowling option. Team India will take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh from Saturday onwards. In the absence of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, two young all-rounders, Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar, have got their India call-ups. Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Washington Sundar are other spin options in the squad. It would be interesting to see if Harsh or Manav get the reward of their long domestic grind in the form of a Test cap.
On similarities and differences between Harsh and Manav, Gambhir said during the pre-match presser, “Look, to a certain extent similar, but also a little different as well, because if you see that you do not only see that there are two left-arm spinners, but you also see that the release points, you also see what someone gets off the wicket and the trajectories and everything. And uh, who is probably most suited for red-ball cricket. And this probably is the only Test match where we can think of or looking at someone who could be a fourth spinner. Because after this, we go to Sri Lanka, and we might have to carry four spinners as well. So, this is an ideal opportunity to try someone who could be a long-term fourth spinner as well.”
Gambhir also said that the team has a “more or less a very settled batting line-up, especially at home”.
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“We know what way we want to go. But yes, as I mentioned, that we might look at probably giving an opportunity to our finger spinner, who could be a fourth spinner as well. And that this is, again, a Test match is a Test match. I know people can talk about this not being a… in a World Test Championship cycle, but for me, I think it is a Test match that we need to go out there and win for the country. Because you do not differentiate between Test matches, whether it is not part of the World Test Championship, whether it is part of the World Test Championship. That is one of the reasons why we are going to try and play our full strength, even in this Test match,” added the coach.
On the absence of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel from the Test match, Gambhir said that Jadeja still remains an integral part of the team.
“The chairman of selectors has already made it very clear that Jadeja is an integral part of this team. It was just that we had the opportunity to try another spinner. And I have already said that if you have to pick four spinners for Sri Lanka, this is the perfect opportunity to try a fourth spinner, because we have got Washi, Kuldeep, and Jaddu, uh, who, who are our top three spinners. So, if you have that opportunity, we will give it a try and use that opportunity.” he signed off.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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A coalition of athletes, including several Olympians, have signed a letter advocating against Iran for its history and plans to execute star athletes, as the planned execution of Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani looms.
Sani is a boxing champion, coach and political prisoner who is currently facing an imminent risk of execution in Iran by the Ayatollah.
He was arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in March 2020 following his participation in the November 2019 nationwide protests, which were initially sparked by a sudden hike in gas prices. The Iranian judiciary charged him with “corruption on earth,” which is a capital offense in the country.
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The Olympians, headlined by women’s tennis legend Martina Navratilova and British swimming gold medalist Sharron Davies, call on world governing powers and sports bodies to intervene to prevent the execution.
“Currently, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, a 31-year-old boxing champion and coach, remains on death row,” the letter states.
“We call on the United Nations, international sports federations, and governments to act immediately to save the lives of Iranian dissidents, including athletes. The world must not stand by while Iran silences its champions. We stand with the victims. We stand for justice.”
The letter also pointed to past incidents of Iranian execution of star athletes in the country, including 19-year-old champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, whose execution sparked a global uproar in March.
“Since mid-March, Iran has witnessed a horrific spree of executions of political dissidents, marking one of the most severe crackdowns in the past three decades. Dozens of people have been executed following unfair trials and coerced confessions. The theocratic regime, fearing another uprising, has exploited the cover of war to suppress growing dissent. Several victims of these executions were protesters arrested during the January 2026 uprising. Among them were Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old national wrestling champion, and Sasan Azadvar Joonaghan, a 21-year-old karate champion,” the letter states.
“Tragically, Iran has a grim history of executing athletes for their beliefs, including Habib Khabiri, the captain of Iran’s national football team, who was executed for his affiliation with the PMOI, and Forouzan Abdi, captain of Iran’s national women’s volleyball team, who was executed alongside 30,000 political prisoners during the 1988 massacre. In 2020, Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari was executed after participating in peaceful protests in 2018.”
Saleh Mohammadi, an Iranian wrestling champion reportedly executed over protest participation earlier this year, is shown next to a Tehran billboard featuring Supreme Leaders Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Ali Khamenei, and Mojtaba Khamenei on March 10, 2026.(The Foreign Desk/AFP via Getty Images)
The letter includes a total of 24 athlete signees, including nine Olympians and five Iranians.
Martina Navratilova — Former World No. 1 Women’s Tennis Player (Czech Republic/United States)
Soolmaz Abooali — 16-time US Champion and three-time World Champion in Traditional Karate (United States)
Craig Foster AM — Former Captain of the National Football Team of Australia (Australia)
Alberto Frati — Boxer; Former UBO International Super Featherweight Champion (Italy)
Nikolai Terteryan — Boxer; European Games Gold Medalist (Denmark)
Moslem Eskandar Filabi — Olympian; Gold Medalist in Greco-Roman Wrestling at the Asian Games (Iran)
Tracy Edwards MBE — 1990 Yachtsman of the Year; Skipper of the First All-Female Crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race (United Kingdom)
Bahram Mavaddat — Former Goalkeeper of the National Football Team of Iran (Iran)
Carilyn Johnson — Ultrarunner; four-time Member of Team USA; two-time Gold and one-time Silver Medalist Team Member at the IAU 24-Hour World Championship (United States)
Mohammad Ghorbani — Olympian; Gold Medalist in Freestyle Wrestling at the World Championships and Asian Games (Iran)
Inga Thompson — Cyclist; Olympian; 10-time US National Champion; three-time World Medalist (United States)
Monica Aksamit — Saber Fencer; Olympic Bronze Medalist; Pan American Games Gold Medalist (United States)
Manouchehr Arastoupour — Gold Medalist at the World Rowing Masters Regatta (Iran)
Chris Cook — Swimmer; Olympian; two-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (United Kingdom)
Eli Bremer — Olympian, Modern Pentathlon (United States)
Ali Ziaei — Former National Sanshou Champion and Member of Canadian National Wushu Team (Canada)
Shea McAleese — Olympian; Former Member of the New Zealand National Hockey Team; Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist (New Zealand)
Asghar Adibi — Former Member of the National Football Team of Iran (Iran)
Elham Asem — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Fighter and Referee; BJJ World Amateur Champion; Gold Medalist at the AJP Lisbon and Milan International Championships (Norway)
Golpar Parvardeh — Gymnast; European Championships in TeamGym Silver Medalist (Sweden)
James Field — Former Captain of the US International Karate Team; Two-time National Grand Champion; Two-time Pan American Champion (United States)
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