CM Nitish Kumar Congratulates Swapnil Kusale for Olympic Bronze in Shooting

Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar has congratulated and wished Shri Swapnil Kusale on winning the bronze medal for the country in the men's 50m rifle three position in the shooting competition of Paris Olympic 2024 and wished him a bright future.

The Chief Minister said that Shri Swapnil Kusale has achieved this feat on the basis of hard work and his talent, it is a matter of pride for all of us.

Swapnil's journey into the world of sports began in 2009 when his father enrolled him in Maharashtra government's Krida Prabodhini, a primary sports program aimed at nurturing young talent. After a year of rigorous physical training, Kusale chose shooting as his sport of focus. His decision proved fortuitous, as he quickly ascended through the ranks, becoming a sponsored athlete under the Lakshya Sports banner in 2013.

Kusale's early promise was evident when he clinched a gold medal in the 50m rifle prone 3 position junior category at the 2015 Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait. This victory was followed by an impressive performance at the 59th National Shooting Championship in Tughlakabad, where he outperformed seasoned shooters like Gagan Narang and Chain Singh to win gold in the 50m rifle prone event.

He replicated this success at the 61st National Championship in Thiruvananthapuram, securing another gold in the 50m rifle 3 positions event.

Kusale continued to build on his achievements, earning an Olympic quota for India with a fourth-place finish at the 2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Cairo. During the same competition, he contributed to a team bronze medal, underscoring his versatility and team spirit.

At the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Kusale, alongside teammates Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran, won the team gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event.