Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale has won the third bronze medal for India in shooting. There is good news for Swapnil after winning a medal in the Olympics.
Swapnil Kusale has won India's third medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Swapnil finished third in the men's 50m air rifle 3 positions with a score of 451.4. After this victory of Swapnil, the Railways has promoted him. A native of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, Swapnil joined the Indian Railways in 2015 as a 'Commercial cum Ticket Clerk' in the Pune Division of Central Railway.
Swapnil has been working in the Central Railway since 2015. The 28-year-old from Kambalwadi village near Kolhapur in Maharashtra has been competing in international events since 2012, but had to wait another 12 years to make his debut at the Paris Olympics. After issuing a statement on Thursday, it has now been confirmed that the Indian shooter has received a double promotion. Swapnil has now become an OSD officer from a ticket clerk.
After Swapnil won the bronze medal, his coach Deepali Deshpande had spoken about his promotion while interacting with the media.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Swapnil Kusale gets double promotion from Railways
The Central Railway has issued a press release. The Railways said that Kusale has created history by winning the bronze medal. This achievement has not only added to India's medal tally, but Swapnil has also emerged as an important player in Indian shooting sport. His success comes after years of dedication and training, which has made him a role model for aspiring athletes in the country. Indian Railways is very proud of this achievement of Swapnil Kusale and congratulations to him for this historic achievement. His dedication and hard work has brought great respect to Indian Railways and the nation.
Speaking to the media, Shinde said that he has spoken to Swapnil Kusale's father and coach and wished him through a video call. He will be welcomed back after the Olympics. "