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Khel Ratna Award Inspires Me To Strive For More Victories: Manu Bhaker

By IANS News January 17, 2025 • 17:24 PM View: 382

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Bestowed with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, Indian pistol ace Manu Bhaker said that the recognition will inspire her to strive for more victories in the future to make the country proud.

Manu became the first Indian athlete to win twin medals in a single edition of the summer Olympic Games in Paris, following a double bronze in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event.

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