Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar congratulate Swapnil Kusale on Olympics 2024 glory

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday congratulated shooter Swapnil Kusale for clinching an Olympic bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event saying he has made the country proudIt is a matter of pride that Kusale who belongs to Maharashtra has brought laurels to the country through his achievements in the world of sports the CM said and extended his wishes for the shooters future endeavours in the sport reported PTIKusale clinched the firstever Olympic bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event taking the countrys overall tally to three at the ongoing Paris Games here on Thursday All three medals so far for India have come in shooting events reported PTIAjit Pawar deputy CM and head of the Maharashtra Olympic Association said Kusale who hails from Kolhapur district had fulfilled Maharashtras dreamsCongratulations 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 reported PTIThe 28yearold has been competing in international events since 2012 but had to wait 12 years to make his Olympics 2024 debut at the Paris GamesKusales medal comes following the stunning performance of Manu Bhaker who clinched the womens 10m air pistol and mixed team 10m air pistol bronze alongside Sarabjot SinghMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded shooter Swapnil Kusales bronzewinning performance at the Olympics 2024 as exceptional noting he is the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the categoryExceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Mens 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ParisOlympics2024 His performance is special because hersquos shown great resilience and skills He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal inhellip pictwittercom9zvCQBr29ymdash Narendra Modi narendramodi August 1 2024PM Modi said on X Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Mens 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the Paris Olympics 2024 His performance is special because hes shown great resilience and skills He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal in this category Every Indian is filled with happinessPresident Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated India shooter Swapnil KusaleHeartiest congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics He has become the first Indian to win a medal in Menrsquos 50m rifle 3 positions category It is for the first time that India has won three medals in shooting events in the same Olympic Gameshellipmdash President of India rashtrapatibhvn August 1 2024Heartiest congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics He has become the first Indian to win a medal in Mens 50m rifle 3 positions category It is for the first time that India has won three medals in shooting events in the same Olympic Games The entire shooting contingent has done India proud I extend my best wishes to all our players for the upcoming events I wish Swapnil Kusale wins more laurels in the future the President said in a post on XWith inputs from PTI