Paris, Aug 1 (UNI) Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale’s stunning bronze-medal victory on Thursday has set the sporting world abuzz, earning rave reviews from India’s most celebrated athletes.
Abhinav A Bindra, the iconic Olympic gold medalist, took to social media to express his joy. On X, Bindra wrote, "Absolutely thrilled for Swapnil’s epic bronze medal win in shooting at the Paris Olympics! Your hard work, grit, and passion have truly paid off. Competing at the highest level and coming away with a medal is a testament to your dedication and talent. You’ve made India so proud and shown everyone what chasing dreams is all about."
Adding to the chorus of praise, former Team India Women's Captain Mithali Raj shared her admiration: "Third medal for India, and it's a bronze! Well done, @KusaleSwapnil, on securing this medal for India. You demonstrated immense composure and focus throughout the 50m rifle shooting final. We are all incredibly proud of you!"