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Veteran Indian Olympian archer Shyam Lal Meena dies at 61

The former archer died on Sunday night as he was suffering from a prolonged illness. According to Olympics.com, Meena was battling liver-related complications

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Shyam Lal Meena, who is one of India's star Olympic archers, has passed away at the age of 61. He was also a member of the country's first-ever archery group at the Olympic Games.

The former archer died on Sunday night as he was suffering from a prolonged illness. According to Olympics.com, Meena was battling liver-related complications. He took his last breath at a hospital where he was being treated following a deterioration in his health.

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