Swapnil Kusale Wins Bronze for India in Paris Olympics
Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale made history by winning a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics. This achievement marks India’s best-ever performance in shooting at the Olympics.
Kusale secured the bronze with an aggregate of 451.4 points. He dedicated his win to the nation, his family, and his support staff. Kusale said, “Winning the Olympic medal is the dream of every athlete. I have worked hard for so many years and achieved a level here. Even after this, I will work hard, and I will make the country proud in the next Olympics.”
During the final, Kusale spent most of the time in the sixth spot but consistently shot 10s to gradually move up to a medal position. He revealed that he didn’t look at the scoreboard and focused on staying calm and following his procedure.
Kusale thanked the National Rifle Association of India, the Sports Authority of India, and everyone associated with the athletes for their support. He expressed his pride and emotions when he saw the Indian flag rise during the medal ceremony.
Kusale’s journey in shooting began in his childhood, supported by his father and the Maharashtra government’s Krida Prabodhini scheme. His love for shooting grew as he competed in national and international events.
India’s previous best performance in Olympic shooting came at the 2012 London Olympics, with Vijay Kumar winning a silver and Gagan Narang a bronze. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore earned India’s first shooting medal in 2004, followed by Abhinav Bindra’s historic gold in 2008.
India has a chance to extend its medal tally with Manu Bhaker set to compete in the 25m pistol event on Friday.
Doubts Revealed
Swapnil Kusale -: Swapnil Kusale is an Indian shooter who competes in shooting sports. He recently won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
Bronze medal -: A bronze medal is an award given to the person or team that finishes in third place in a competition. It is made of bronze, a type of metal.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
50m rifle 3P event -: The 50m rifle 3P event is a shooting competition where participants shoot targets from 50 meters away in three different positions: kneeling, prone (lying down), and standing.
India’s best-ever performance in shooting -: This means that Swapnil Kusale’s win is the highest achievement India has ever had in shooting at the Olympics.
Support staff -: Support staff are the people who help an athlete train and prepare for competitions. They can include coaches, trainers, and medical professionals.
Vijay Kumar -: Vijay Kumar is an Indian shooter who won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
Gagan Narang -: Gagan Narang is an Indian shooter who won a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore -: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is an Indian shooter who won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Abhinav Bindra -: Abhinav Bindra is an Indian shooter who won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making him the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
