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Manju Phalswal (born 25 May 1982) is an Indian national field hockey player and the current Captain of the Domestic Delhi team. [1] She plays as a midfielder.
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Manju Phalswal (born 25 May 1982) is an Indian national field hockey player and the current Captain of the Domestic Delhi team. [1] She plays as a midfielder.
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