Swapnil Kusale Wins Bronze in Olympic Shooting

Swapnil Kusale, a railway clerk from Kolhapur, made history by winning a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking India's third medal in shooting at this Games. Born in 1995 and trained in Maharashtra's Krida Prabodhini program, Kusale's journey in shooting began at age 14, leading to significant early victories, including a gold medal at the 2015 Asian Shooting Championships. His Olympic achievement follows other successes for India, with Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh also winning medals in shooting events. Kusale's parents expressed immense pride and reflected on the sacrifices made for his training and career. Notably, this is the first time India has won three shooting medals in a single Olympic edition, highlighting the nation's growing prowess in the sport. Kusale's victory has garnered widespread recognition, inspiring many in his village and beyond.