Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics, bringing India's total medal count to three. Kusale, from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, finished with a score of 451.4 in the final, placing third. China’s Liu Yukun won gold, and Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish took silver.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kusale for his impressive performance. On X (formerly Twitter), Modi congratulated Kusale, highlighting his resilience and skill. Modi noted that Kusale is the first Indian to win a medal in this category and expressed that all Indians are proud of his achievement.
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President Droupadi Murmu also extended her congratulations, celebrating Kusale as the first Indian to secure a medal in this event. She remarked that India’s shooting team has made the country proud, and she wished Kusale continued success in the future.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya commended Kusale for his historic win, emphasizing the pride India feels in his achievement. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Kusale, praising his precision and determination.
Kusale’s success is celebrated widely, with various political leaders and celebrities acknowledging his contribution to India’s Olympic success.
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