Swapnil Kusale Wins Bronze in Paris 2024, Aims for Gold Next Time
Swapnil Kusale, an Olympic bronze medallist, shared his experience of winning a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event at Paris 2024. Kusale, the first Indian shooter to win a medal in this event, finished third with a score of 451.4. He attributed missing the gold to a lack of physical fitness but is determined to aim for the top spot in the future.
Kusale said, “I didn’t see any target on the screen board when I was at sixth position. I was just focusing to hit the target.” He added, “I lacked physical fitness, that is one of the reasons I missed out on the gold medal. I will work on this and will try to win it next time around.”
Kusale also expressed gratitude for the support from SAI and TOPS, saying, “SAI, TOPS have supported me throughout my journey financially as in my sport the equipment are very expensive.”
Speaking about his interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kusale said, “PM Modi interacted with me and applauded me for my performance in the medal match and he said that it was a proud moment as I brought a medal for the country.”
In the qualification round, Kusale finished seventh to qualify for the final at the Paris Olympics.
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Swapnil Kusale -: Swapnil Kusale is an Indian shooter who competes in rifle shooting events. He recently won a bronze medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Paris 2024 -: Paris 2024 refers to the Summer Olympics that will be held in Paris, France, in the year 2024.
Bronze medal -: A bronze medal is an award given to the person who finishes third in a competition. It is made of bronze, a type of metal.
Men’s 50m rifle 3P event -: The men’s 50m rifle 3P event is a shooting competition where participants shoot targets from three different positions: kneeling, prone (lying down), and standing, from a distance of 50 meters.
Score of 451.4 -: A score of 451.4 means that Swapnil Kusale hit the targets with a total score of 451.4 points in the competition.
SAI -: SAI stands for Sports Authority of India, an organization that helps Indian athletes with training and support.
TOPS -: TOPS stands for Target Olympic Podium Scheme, a program by the Indian government to support athletes who have the potential to win medals at the Olympics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India, the leader of the country. He congratulated Swapnil Kusale on his achievement.