Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale secured the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. This achievement marks the first time an Indian shooter has won a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. Kusale earned the bronze with a total score of 451.4, contributing to India's third shooting medal at the Paris Games.
Earlier, shooter Manu Bhaker claimed a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event, marking India's initial medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker further made history by becoming independent India's first athlete to win two medals at the same Olympics, partnering with Sarabjot Singh to clinch bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
