Olympic Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale's Inspiring Journey

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 01/08/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Swapnil Kusale

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Inspiring Journey

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He is from Maharashtra

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Family Background

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Profession

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Always Fourth

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Made a Comeback

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Previous Achievements

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10 Olympic Records that are Hard To Be Broken

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