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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | 2013 |
| Born | 24 October 1975 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  India |
| Sport | Archery |
| Event | Compound |
| Updated on 1 August 2015. | |
Jhano Hansdah (born 24 October 1975) is an Indian female compound archer and part of the national team. She competed at the 2013 World Archery Championships. [1]
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