Swapnil Kusale brought glory to the nation by securing the country's first-ever bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Games 2024. His impressive final score of 451.4 points propelled him to the third position, capping off a remarkable comeback after initially being placed sixth. This was India’s third medal of shooting the Olympics 2024, India won all their medals in the same event. Earlier, Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal at the Women’s individual 10m air pistol event on Day 2 bringing a medal in shooting after 12 years of drought. After winning her first medal she won another bronze medal at the 10m air pistol mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh on Day 4 of the games. Kusale’s medal ensured the most ever medals won by India in a single sport in a single Olympics edition.
Soon after Kusale's win sports fraternity lavished praise on the Indian shooter for his maiden medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, here are the viral reactions.
Abhinav Bindra
“Absolutely thrilled for Swapnil’s epic bronze medal win in shooting at the Paris Olympics! Your hard work, grit, and passion have truly paid off. Competing at the highest level and coming away with a medal in shooting is a testament to your dedication and talent. You’ve made India so proud and shown everyone what chasing dreams is all about. The Paris 2024 Olympics has been an incredible event, and your achievement adds to its unforgettable moments. Here’s to many more victories and an amazing future ahead. Keep shining!” wrote Abhinav Bindra on his X platform
Munaf Patel
"One more bronze medal 🥉 in #shooting from #SwapnilKusale. Congratulations Swapnil Khusale for wonderful performance" posted Munaf Patel.
Mithali Raj
"Third medal for 🇮🇳, and it's a 🥉! Well done, @KusaleSwapnil, on securing a bronze medal for India. You showed immense composure and focus throughout the 50m rifle shooting final. We all are very proud of you!" posted Mithali Raj.
Cheteshwar Pujara
“Congratulations Swapnil Kusale for bringing home Bronze! India is proud of you” posted Cheteshwar Pujara.
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