Manu Bhaker: Making History at the Paris 2024 Olympics

ENTERTAINMENT By Vishnu Chaudhary | July 30, 2024

Dual Medal Triumph

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Historic First

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Individual Brilliance

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Team Achievement

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Historical Context

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Elite Company

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Future Prospects

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