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Fei PENG (CHN) scored stunning victory over longtime nemesis and 3-time Asian champion Hossein NOURI (IRI) in semifinals at Asian Olympic qualifying tournament to earn ticket to 2nd Olympics. Was trailing 0-4 when he hit last-ditch backdrop for 4 points to win 4-4 on criteria. Defaulted final to Nursultan TURYSYNOV (KAZ)....Had lost to Nouri 4 times, including 3 straight years at Asian Championships---5-2 in quarterfinals at 2017 , 4-0 in semifinals in 2018, and 3-1 in qualification round of 2019 (won bronze medals in 2017 and 2018). Also lost to him at 2015 Takhti Cup....At Rio 2016 Olympics, lost to Javid HAMZATOV (BLR) 4-0 in 2nd round after 1st-round bye. Qualified by winning Asian qualifier in Astana...Bronze medalist at 2014 Asian Games and 2012 World Junior Championships....Appeared at 3 senior World Championships (2013, 2015, 2018), with highest finish of 13th in 2013.