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Watch: Eighty-three-year-old woman wins gold and bronze medals at Pune carrom competition

The woman’s grandson posted a video of his grandmother displaying during the All-Magarpatta City carrom tournament in Pune.

Scroll Staff
Jan 12, 2023 · 01:08 pm

Inspired by my 83-year-old Aaji who won Gold in the Doubles and Bronze in the singles in Pune’s All-Magarpatta City carrom tournament against much younger and steadier hands. 👑👌🎯 pic.twitter.com/Mh1pPnUa2O

— Akshay Marathe (@AkshayMarathe) January 8, 2023

We can take some credit for practicing with her although @abhijeet_dipke and I got destroyed by Aaji, despite being paired with @PulkitS_ 😜 pic.twitter.com/N6mmb8v5ul

— Akshay Marathe (@AkshayMarathe) January 8, 2023
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