Paris Olympics 2024: Who's Reetika Hooda? The Last Medal Hope for India

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 10/08/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Reetika Hooda

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Last Hope for India

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Increased the Weight

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First Indian

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U-23 World Championship

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Asian Championship

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Quota for Paris

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When's the Match?

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Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Illustrious Career Decoded

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