Paris Olympics 2024: This is how leaders congratulate Swapnil Kusale for clinching bronze
Paris Olympics 2024: India shooter Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.
Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
Kusale clinched the bronze medal for India in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final after finishing in third place with an aggregate of 451.4. He secured India's 3rd medal in shooting overall.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India shooter Swapnil Kusale after his bronze medal triumph in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.
PM Modi took to his official X handle and hailed Swapnil Kusale's performance and said that it is special because he's shown great resilience and skills.
"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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Swapnil Kusale has set an example of triumph and will inspire millions.
"Proud of you, Swapnil Kusale, for winning the bronze medal in the 50 M Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final event at the #ParisOlympics2024. You have set an example of triumph that will inspire millions to take on the challenges in the field of sports. Keep winning and continue to make the nation proud," Amit Shah wrote on X.
Proud of you, Swapnil Kusale, for winning the bronze medal in the 50 M Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final event at the #ParisOlympics2024. You have set an example of triumph that will inspire millions to take on the challenges in the field of sports. Keep winning and continue to make… pic.twitter.com/XcqYFillsa — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 1, 2024
Sports Minister Mansukh Madaviya congratulated Swapnil on the medal and said the country was extremely proud of him.
"Congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning a historic BRONZE medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024! The first Indian to win a medal in the Olympics in this event--your achievement makes us incredibly proud," the Minister posted on X.
Congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning a historic BRONZE medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024!
The first Indian to win a medal in #Olympics in this event—your achievement makes us incredibly proud! #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/lG0Zyb4EeZ — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 1, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated India shooter Swapnil Kusale on his bronze medal triumph in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics
"Heartiest congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics! He has become the first Indian to win a medal in Men's 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 X.
Heartiest congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics! He has become the first Indian to win a medal in Men’s 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.… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2024
Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir also lauded Swapnil Kusale for his 'fantastic performance' at the ongoing multi-sport event.
"Congratulations #SwapnilKusale on a fantastic performance! Very well done," Gambhir wrote on X.
Congratulations #SwapnilKusale on a fantastic performance! Very well done ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/IKQc0kuiUv — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 1, 2024
- With inputs from agencies