Swapnil Kusale Qualifies for Finals in 50m Rifle 3 Positions

India's shooter Swapnil Kusale has qualified for the finals of the 50m rifle 3 positions after finishing seventh. Kusale, training under Tejaswini Sawant in Kolhapur, shot a total of 590 points to secure his place among the top eight shooters from a field of 44 competitors.

In a remarkable achievement, India’s shooter Swapnil Kusale qualified for the finals of the 50m rifle 3 positions, finishing seventh in the qualifying round on Wednesday.

Kusale, who is trained by Tejaswini Sawant in Kolhapur, impressed with an aggregate score of 590 points across kneeling, prone, and standing positions, securing his spot among the top eight shooters from a highly competitive field of 44 participants.

China's Liu Yukun led the pack with 594 points, followed by Norway’s Jon-Hermann Hegg and Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish with 593 and 592 points, respectively. Kusale's qualification marks a significant milestone in his shooting career.