Family Pride: Swapnil Kusale's Remarkable Bronze at Paris Games

Swapnil Kusale's parents expressed immense pride after he won a bronze medal in shooting at the Paris Games. Despite over a decade of hard work and detachment from home, Swapnil's dedication paid off. His victory has brought joy to his family and village in Maharashtra, celebrating their relentless support.

In Kolhapur, the parents of Olympic shooting bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale could not contain their pride. They were confident that their son would clinch a medal for India, focusing entirely on his marksmanship without distractions.

After Swapnil secured a bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Games, his parents, Suresh and Anita Kusale, spoke of the sacrifices made over the last decade. Suresh, a school teacher, said, 'It was his sheer hard work and determination that paid off today.'

Swapnil's mother, Anita, shared that their family hails from Kambalwadi village in Kolhapur and that his passion for shooting started in Sangli. The family, including Swapnil's brother, celebrated with neighbors, expressing gratitude to all who supported the shooter. His victory follows the stunning achievements of Manu Bhaker in the Games.

(With inputs from agencies.)