In a thrilling display of marksmanship, 28-year-old Swapnil Kusale has secured India’s third medal at the Paris Olympics. Kusale clinched the bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions final on Thursday, adding to India’s growing tally in the shooting events.
Kusale’s impressive performance saw him accumulate a total of 451.4 points, narrowly missing out on the silver medal. The gold medalist, Y.K. Liu, amassed 463.6 points, while Ukrainian Serhiy Kulish secured the silver with 461.3 points.
This bronze medal marks India’s third medal in shooting at the current Olympic Games. Notably, all three medals in this discipline have been bronze:
Born in 1995, Swapnil Kusale hails from a family with an agricultural background. His journey in sports began when his father enrolled him in the Maharashtra government’s Krida Prabhodini program, which focuses on sports development.
Kusale is currently employed as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) with the Pune Railway Division, balancing his professional duties with his shooting career.
Gold medal in 50m rifle prone 3 (junior category)
Swapnil Kusale’s journey from a young athlete in the Krida Prabhodini program to an Olympic medalist is a testament to his dedication and skill. After a year of intense physical training, Kusale chose shooting as his sport, a decision that has led him to the Olympic podium.
His consistent performances in national and international competitions, including multiple gold medals at various championships, have prepared him for the pressures of Olympic competition. Kusale’s bronze medal at the Paris Olympics not only adds to India’s medal tally but also cements his place among the country’s elite shooters.
As India celebrates this latest Olympic success, Swapnil Kusale’s achievement serves as an inspiration to aspiring shooters across the nation, highlighting the potential for success through hard work, determination, and precision in the sport of shooting.
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