Neeraj Chopra: Road to Paris

Neeraj's Journey

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Humble Start

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Record Breaker

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Tokyo Triumph

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Paris Prep

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Paris Qualified

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Rigorous Training

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Key Events

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Overcoming Odds

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National Hero

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