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References
- ↑ "World Shooting Para Sport Rankings / Official World Rankings 2021". World Shooting Para Sport.
- ↑ "Indian shooters capable of winning 4 medals at Paralympics, says national chief coach". Yahoo News.
- ↑ "Polio-afflicted rifle shooter to play in World Cup". Indian Express News.
- ↑ "Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar". Times of India News.
- ↑ "Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Quota Distribution" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee.
- ↑ "Result Book of Sydney 2019 World Shooting Para Sport World Championships" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee.
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