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Jardel Pizzinato (born 10 February 1978) is a Brazilian handball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1]
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Jardel Pizzinato (born 10 February 1978) is a Brazilian handball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1]
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