2024 Paris Olympics: Top 10 Medal Contenders from India

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 11/07/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Neeraj Chopra

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PV Sindhu

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Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

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Lovlina Borgohain

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Nikhat Zareen

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Mirabai Chanu

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Antrim Panghal

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Manu Bhaker

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Aishwary Pratap Singh

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Men's Hockey

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Gautam Gambhir's 8 Controversial Moments Unveiled

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