Swapnil Kusale, a railway ticket collector from India, made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
Inspired by cricket legend MS Dhoni, Kusale's journey from a small town to the Olympic podium is nothing short of inspiring.
A nail-biting finish saw Kusale and his Czech rivals tied at 590 points. However, Kusale's superior inner 10 count secured him the bronze.
Kusale's journey to Olympic glory began in 2012. His early career highlights include gold medals at the Asian Shooting Championships and National Shooting Championships.
In 2022, Kusale secured an Olympic quota for India after a strong performance at the ISSF World Shooting Championships.
Despite facing tough competition, Kusale's determination and skill earned him a spot in the Indian Olympic team for Paris 2024.
By qualifying for the final and winning the bronze medal, Kusale created history as the first Indian to achieve this feat in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.