In a historic achievement for Indian shooting, Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Kusale’s exceptional performance secured India’s third medal of the Games, making it a landmark event for Indian shooters.
Swapnil Kusale’s Remarkable Journey to Bronze
Swapnil Kusale delivered a stellar performance at the National Shooting Center in Châteauroux. He achieved a score of 451.4 points, clinching third place in a highly competitive field. This achievement makes Kusale the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Olympics.
Kusale’s journey to the podium was filled with intense competition. He started the final in sixth place with a score of 153.3 points after the kneeling stage. By the end of the prone stage, he moved up to fifth place with a score of 310.1 points, just 0.6 points behind third-placed Serhiy Kulish from Ukraine. His performance in the standing shots further improved his standing, allowing him to secure the bronze.
Historical Context and India’s Shooting Success
This bronze medal is significant as it marks the first time Indian shooters have won three medals in a single edition of the Olympics. The first medal was claimed by Manu Bhaker on Monday in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Bhaker then won another bronze in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, becoming the first post-independence Indian athlete to win two medals in a single Olympic Games.
In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions final, China’s Yukun Liu took gold with a score of 463.6 points, while Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish secured silver with 461.3 points. Kusale’s impressive performance not only made India proud but also highlighted his expertise in shooting sports, establishing him as a top competitor on the global stage.
Who is Swapnil Kusale?
Born in 1995 into an agricultural family, Swapnil Kusale works as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) with the Pune Railway Division. His journey into shooting began at Maharashtra’s Krida Prabhodini, where he chose shooting as his sport after a year of rigorous training.
In 2015, Kusale won a gold medal in the 50m Rifle Prone 3 event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait. He continued to excel, winning gold at the 59th National Shooting Championship in Tughlakabad and repeating this success at the 61st National Championship in Thiruvananthapuram in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
Kusale’s bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a testament to his dedication and skill, marking a new chapter in Indian shooting history.
Conclusion
Swapnil Kusale’s bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a proud moment for India. His exceptional performance in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event showcases his dedication and talent, adding to India’s growing success in shooting sports. This achievement highlights the potential of Indian athletes on the global stage and sets a high bar for future competitions.
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