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Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale clinched bronze, India’s 3rd medal (AP)
Swapnil Kusale clinched the first-ever Olympic bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced a prize of Rs 1 crore for shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kusale clinched the first ever Olympic bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India’s overall tally to three at the ongoing Paris Games.
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Shinde also told reporters he had spoken to Kusale’s father and coach and had wished the ace shooter via a video call.
“The Maharashtra government is announcing a prize of Rs 1 crore for Kusale. He will be felicitated on his arrival from the Olympics,” the CM said.
It is a matter of pride that Kusale, who belongs to Maharashtra’s Kolhapur, has brought laurels to the country through his achievements in the world of sports, the CM had earlier said.
Ajit Pawar, deputy CM and head of the Maharashtra Olympic Association, said Kusale, who hails from Kolhapur district, had fulfilled Maharashtra’s dreams.
“Congratulations to our very own Kolhapur boy on bringing glory to the country by winning a bronze medal in the 50m air rifle shooting. I salute his determination and hard work. May you continue to shine and keep making Kolhapur and the whole of India proud,” Pawar said.
Praising Kusale for winning an individual medal, the second from the state after legendary wrestler Khashaba Jadhav, Pawar said the shooter had enhanced Maharashtra’s pride and brought new energy to the sports field.
The remarkable performance of Swapnil Kusale, which has added a feather to the nation’s cap, has made both India and Maharashtra proud, said Pawar. adding the joy was “indescribable”.
“Swapnil, hailing from Kambalwadi near Kolhapur, has brought home the third medal for India at the Paris Olympics, making both Maharashtra and the country proud. He was selected for sports training in the seventh grade and continued his practice at the Bhonsala Military School,” he said.
Kusale has achieved historic success through tremendous willpower, determination, persistence and training at Sports Prabodhini and elevated Maharashtra’s stature internationally, the deputy CM added.
The 28-year-old has been competing in international events since 2012 but had to wait 12 years to make his Olympics debut at the Paris Games.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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