India's Manu Bhaker came close to winning a third medal at the Paris Olympics in the Women's 25m Pistol event, but missed out by a margin in a shoot-off against Hungary's Veronika Major. India's shooters have been performing exceptionally well, with Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. IBNS is dedicated to providing objective, well-sourced news without any bias or judgement.
Swapnil Kusale, once considered an underdog, surprised everyone at the World Championship by securing his spot in the 50m 3P Men's Final and ultimately winning a bronze medal for India. His steadfast approach and focus on the target propelled him to the top three, and although he narrowly missed out on the gold medal, he made his country proud. Swapnil's incredible journey into shooting began at the age of 14, and after years of rigorous training, he has cemented his name in the world of sports.
After a photo of French President Emmanuel Macron and Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony went viral, social media was divided on the level of appropriate intimacy displayed. While some argued it was a cultural norm, others criticized the gesture as indecent. The controversy has also brought attention to potential impacts on Oudéa-Castéra's career. Meanwhile, the opening ceremony itself has been facing backlash for various reasons, including a distasteful parody and 'tacky' uniforms. However, the spotlight has also shone on India's Swapnil Kusale, a rail ticket clerk turned Olympic medalist in rifle shooting, whose family and employers are celebrating his achievement.
The fifth day of the Tokyo Olympics saw India fail to secure any medals, but the sixth day holds great potential as Nikhat Zareen goes head-to-head with Chinese champion Wu Yu in the women's 50kg round of 16. The day is also stacked with critical clashes in boxing, badminton, and shooting, with the main medal event being the 50m Rifle 3-Position Men's Final where Swapnil Kusale will represent India. Additionally, the Indian hockey team will take on Belgium in their final pool match, while badminton players fight for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale made his mark at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing 7th place in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event and advancing to the final medal round. His compatriot Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar also competed, finishing 11th. Swapnil had a consistent performance, securing 590 points with 38 inner 10s. With this achievement, he became only the 5th Indian shooter to reach a final at the Paris Olympics 2024. China's Yukun Liu topped the round with 594 points and 38 inner 10s, setting an Olympic qualification record.
Indian shooters made their mark in the ISSF World Cup and Olympic Selection Trials in Munich and Bhopal. Sarabjot Singh kicked off the World Cup with a gold medal, while Olympians Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu emerged victorious in the Olympic Selection Trials. However, Olympic veteran Anjum Moudgil and Paris quota winner Swapnil Kusale also posted their first wins in the ongoing trials.