A Triumphant Return: Swapnil Kusale's Journey to Olympic Glory

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale returned home to a grand welcome after winning bronze at the Paris Olympics in the 50m rifle 3 positions event. Kusale credited his success to his family, coaches, and government support. He aims for gold in future competitions and acknowledges the sacrifices made by his loved ones.

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics, returned home to a rousing reception on Thursday. Kusale, hailing from Kolhapur, is one of two individual medalists for India in shooting at the Games.

Sporting enthusiasts welcomed Kusale as he visited the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple to seek blessings. At a felicitation event in Balewadi Sports Complex, Kusale dedicated his medal to his supporters, the government, and the national federation. 'This medal is not mine; it's for the whole country and Maharashtra,' he expressed.

Kusale has his sights set on gold, attributing his achievements to the tireless efforts of his coaches and family, who he acknowledges made significant sacrifices. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Kusale has learned to manage pressure and draws strength from the support of Indian fans.

(With inputs from agencies.)