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VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) \u2014 It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There’s a costume parade, the “smartest nose,” and \u2014 of course \u2014 the loudest bark.<\/p>\n

The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis park on Saturday for what organizers said was the biggest edition yet. There were competitors from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the United States and Britain \u2014 the country most closely associated with the breed, famously a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the first year, we gathered 40 corgis from one city. This year, it\u2019s 150 from nine countries, and for the first time we have a participant from the place where the breed originated,\u201d organizer Edvinas Miskas said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe call Vilnius the European capital of corgis, and when people from the breed\u2019s homeland start coming to us rather than the other way around, that title begins to sound a little more serious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ninety-four dogs took part in the main running event, competing in qualifiers, semifinals and the final.<\/p>\n

In the final, which pitted corgis against each other over 25 meters (82 feet), the winner was American competitor GG, short for Gustave the Girl Dog. Another U.S. entrant, Mr. Corgington, finished a close second. Lithuania’s own Moka, a two-time former champion, was third.<\/p>\n

But much of the program dispensed with speed to explore the other skills of the dogs \u2014 and their owners.<\/p>\n

There was a costume parade featuring 38 corgis in diverse outfits including a dinosaur suit, a dress and doggy sports gear. Amigo swept both the four-judge jury and the public Facebook vote for a flawless costume entry with a knight-like look.<\/p>\n

In the \u201csmartest nose\u201d challenge, dogs searched for hidden treats. Latvian corgis Tora and Rusty shared the win.<\/p>\n

And then there was the loudest bark competition. The first British competitor, 12-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi Duke from Sedbergh in northwest England, didn’t participate in the main race because of his stately age but was a hopeful in the barking stakes after, as his owner put it, training for his whole life.<\/p>\n

It was Mr. Corgington who won the loudest bark contest, though.<\/p>\n

He was one of the most traveled competitors. The final race offered him a rematch after he finished second against GG at a major race at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington \u2014 her second consecutive win there.<\/p>\n

Half of the corgis registered in Vilnius this year were taking part for the first time. But six veterans \u2014 costume winner Amigo, Foksas, Foksis, Madeira, Bulka and Dziugas \u2014 have attended every edition.<\/p>\n


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GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) \u2014 Monsoon rains delayed the start of play on day two of the first test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday, with the morning session completely washed out.<\/p>\n

There was no play at the start of the afternoon either, with India on 288-2 (73 overs) at stumps on day one.<\/p>\n

Devdutt Padikkal scored 131 not out \u2013 his maiden test hundred \u2013 with Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 27.<\/p>\n

There was hope for play to resume later in the day with two sessions of approximately 90 minutes each with a 20-minute tea break in between planned. If the rain holds off, 43 overs will be played.<\/p>\n

India had won the toss and opted to bat, with both teams fielding spin-heavy attacks. This is the 50th test played at Galle.<\/p>\n

See AP\u2019s full cricket coverage here<\/p>\n


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India’s Ravindra Jadeja, right, and a team official wait in the team dressing room as play is delayed due to rain during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eranga Jayawardena)<\/p>\n

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The outfield at the Galle international cricket stadium remains covered as rain falls during the two of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eranga Jayawardena)<\/p>\n

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