Swapnil Kusale's bronze medal win earns him praise from PM Modi, Abhinav Bindra: 'Every Indian is filled with happiness'

Swapnil Kusale made India’s Paris Olympics 2024 campaign even more historic on Thursday as he won a bronze medal in the 50m 3 positions event. This is India’s first medal in the 50m 3 positions event at the Olympics. Swapnil’s bronze has taken India’s Paris 2024 medal tally to three with all the medals coming in shooting so far, which is also an Olympic record.

This is the first time India have won three medals in a single sport at one Olympics.

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World record and China’s Liu Yukun won the gold in the event with a total of 463.6, while Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish aggregated 461.3 to clinch the silver.

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Kusale came third with a score of 451.4.

The Indian shooter’s record-breaking feat led to an outpouring of wishes and congratulatory messages on social media including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale! Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024. His performance is special because he’s shown great resilience and skills. He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal in this category. Every Indian is filled with happiness,” PM Modi wrote on X.

Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale! Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024.

His performance is special because he’s shown great resilience and skills. He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal in… pic.twitter.com/9zvCQBr29y

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2024

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Congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for clinching the Bronze medal in Men’s 50m Rifle at the #Olympics! Your dedication, skill, and perseverance have made India incredibly proud. #Cheer4Bharat," Smriti Irani wrote.

Congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for clinching the Bronze medal in Men's 50m Rifle at the #Olympics! 🥉

Your dedication, skill, and perseverance have made India incredibly proud. #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/DdDVYVVMTq

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 1, 2024

“What a phenomenal comeback to clinch the Bronze!! Big congratulations Swapnil Kusale. You have made India proud,” former cricketer Robbie Uthappa wrote.

What a phenomenal comeback to clinch the Bronze!! Big congratulations Swapnil Kusale. You have made India proud!!#OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/w7GnJf62k0

— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 1, 2024

Here’s a look at some more reactions to Kusale’s record-breaking medal.

Absolutely thrilled for Swapnil’s epic bronze medal win in shooting at the Paris Olympics! 🥉 Your hard work, grit, and passion have truly paid off. Competing at the highest level and coming away with a medal in shooting is a testament to your dedication and talent. You’ve made… pic.twitter.com/7jxchc5WCX

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 1, 2024

Swapnil Kushale coming from behind to win a hard fought Bronze medal is a story in patience, perseverance and finally redemption over the last 10 years. Glorious day for Indian Shooting, which is the one discipline keeping the Indian flag flying.#SwapnilKushale #Cheer4Bharat… pic.twitter.com/iaZgp8c7S5

— Yashodhara Raje Scindia (@yashodhararaje) August 1, 2024

India's 3rd Medal at the #OlympicGames🥉
Heartfelt congratulations to Swapnil Kusale !
for securing the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024.
India is immensely proud of your achievement. #ParisOlympics2024 #Cheer4Bharat #SwapnilKusale #Paris pic.twitter.com/ivoQZvLx4e

— Siddharth Shirole (@SidShirole) August 1, 2024