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Bajrang Punia reveals the reason behind missing out on Gold medal

Written By : ABP News Bureau | 10 Aug 2021 10:33 AM (IST)

Wrestler Bajrang Punia won the Bronze medal for India during Tokyo Olympics. He had an exclusive chat with ABP News during which he said that he could not clinch gold as he had to rest for at least 25 days due to knee injury. He added that he would be aiming for Gold during 2024 Paris Olympics.

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