Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze, Ends 12-Year Olympic Drought in Shooting

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze, Ends 12-Year Olympic Drought in Shooting

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