News Review update on finals at 1989 World Games for the Deaf

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News Review presents a round-up of coverage of the 1989 World Games for the Deaf including a feature on a Deaf-blind wrestler, as well as the closing stages of games in the men’s football, volleyball and basketball.
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News Review present a round-up of coverage of the 1989 World Games for the Deaf including:

  • Pier Monten - Deaf-blind Greco Wrestler
  • Football - Bronze play-off: Germany vs Netherlands
  • Football - Final: Great Britain vs Ireland
  • Men’s Volleyball: New Zealand vs Germany
  • Men’s Volleyball: Bronze play-off Iran vs Japan
  • Men’s Volleyball: Japan vs Finland
  • Men’s Volleyball: Final - Finland vs Italy
  • Men’s Basketball: Semi-final New Zealand vs Sweden
  • Men’s Basketball: Final USA vs Finland

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