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Swapnil Kusale wins India’s 3rd bronze in shooting

The 28-year-old made history as India’s first medalist in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3-Position event

After Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale made us proud by winning the third bronze in shooting for India. The 28-year-old shooter from Kolhapur, Maharashtra became the first Indian to win a medal in the 50m 3-position event. After criticism following the Tokyo Olympics, the shooting squad has delivered, securing three medals in Paris — India’s most successful Olympic campaign in the sport to date.

My Kolkata extends heartfelt congratulations to Swapnil Kusale on his outstanding achievement and best wishes to the remaining athletes still vying for medals. The comeback from the Indian shooting team is truly inspirational and the next generation will hopefully want to build on it in the next Olympics.

—Debrup Chaudhuri