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- 1 2 Sharma, Priyanka (21 July 2024). "Universality invitation completes Dorji's long-awaited Olympic dream". World Archery. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ↑ Nestler, Stefan (19 July 2024). "Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes". dw.com. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ↑ "Bhutanese archer and runner prepare for Paris Olympics". Asian News.Network. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
