Swapnil Kusale made history by clinching India’s third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the Men’s Rifle 50m 3P event.
India’s shooting contingent has scripted history at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After a 12-year drought of Olympic shooting medals, the country has clinched an impressive three medals at this edition. This phenomenal achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence by Indian shooters. Their triumph has not only filled the nation with pride but has also inspired millions to dream big and aim high
Kusale showcased exceptional accuracy and mental fortitude to secure the bronze medal, overcoming stiff competition from top shooters worldwide.
The medals awarded in the Men’s Shooting Individual 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the Paris 2024 Olympics underscore the global talent in shooting sports. Liu Yukun’s gold, Serhiy Kulish’s silver, and Swapnil Kusale’s bronze reflect the intense competition and skill that define this prestigious event.
Medal Winners
- Gold Medal: Liu Yukun (China)
- Silver Medal: Serhiy Kulish (Ukraine)
- Bronze Medal: Swapnil Kusale (India)
The 50m Rifle 3 Positions event is one of the most challenging shooting disciplines, requiring athletes to transition smoothly between three different shooting positions while maintaining accuracy. The competition at Paris 2024 showcased the highest level of marksmanship and strategy, with Liu Yukun, Serhiy Kulish, and Swapnil Kusale standing out for their exceptional performances.
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Swapnil Kusale, a 28-year-old shooter from Pune, India, achieved his first major success at the 2023 Asian Games, winning gold in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event and setting a world record.
Born to a village school teacher, Lakshya faced financial difficulties early in his shooting career. He had to manage his training with limited resources and carefully consider every shot due to the high cost of bullets. However, Lakshya’s talent was recognized, and with support from Lakshya Sports (a non-profit organization) and the Indian Railways, he was able to continue his journey and achieve success at the national and international level.
Personal Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Swapnil Kusale |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 06.08.1995 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Place of Residence | Pune, India |
| Residence Country | India |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Current Employer | Indian Railways (Ticket Examiner, Pune Division) |
Awards
- Award: Received the Shiv Chhatrapati Award at the Shiv Chhatrapati State Sports Awards in Maharashtra, India (2016/17).
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Sports/Discipline | Shooting |
| Event | Men’s Rifle 3 Positions |
| World Ranking | 62 (Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions) |
| First Olympic Games | Paris 2024 |
| Major Achievements | Asian Games 2023: Gold (Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team), World Cup 2022, Baku: 1 Gold, 2 Silver |
Career Highlights
- Occupation: Railway ticket examiner.
- Club name: Central Railway (IND).
- Start: In 2009.
- First-time Olympian: Secured a Paris 2024 quota place by coming fourth in the 50m rifle 3 positions at the 2022 World Championship in Cairo, Egypt.
Competition History
- Memorable: Competing against Olympic medallist Gagan Narang (IND).
- Gold medallist in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games (held in 2023). The Indian team of Kusale, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran set a world record 1769 points as they took the title.
- Three-time medallist at the 2022 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan (one gold, two silver).
Background
- Languages Spoken: English, Hindi.
- Coach:
- National: Thomas Farnik (AUT).
- Personal: Deepali Deshpande (IND).
- Hand: Right hand.
- Reason: His father enrolled him into the Mahrashtra government’s primary sporting programme and he had to choose one sport. He decided to take up shooting.
- Hero: Shooter Gagan Narang (IND), 2012 Olympic air rifle bronze medallist, four-time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), 2010 World Championships bronze medallist.
Social Media:
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kswapkusale
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/swapnil_kusale/
- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KusaleSwapnil
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