Updated 1 August 2024 at 14:27 IST
Shooting has once again proved to be the medal-fetcher for India at the Paris Olympics. After Manu Bahker and Srabjot Singh, it is Swapnil Kusale, who has won the Bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics. Kusale was stuck at the 6th spot for the majority of the time but when the stakes got higher he produced a clutch performance to secure a Bronze Medal for India in 50m Rifle 3 Positions.
An incoming of a medal often affects the medals tally but as it is the Olympics and the competition is cut-throat, it hasn't improved India's position on the medals tally. Following Kusale's win, India now have three medals and all three medals have been Bronze. As for the position, India hold 41 position on the Paris Olympics 2024 Medals Tally.
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Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the first ever Olympic bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking the country's overall tally to three at the ongoing Paris Games here on Thursday.
Kusale shot an aggregate of 451.4 in the eight-shooter final to finish third after being placed sixth at one stage.
The 28-year-old's medal comes following the stunning performance of Manu Bhaker, who clinched the women's 10m air pistol and mixed team 10m air pistol bronze alongside Sarabjot Singh.
(With PTI inputs)
Published 1 August 2024 at 14:11 IST