PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Swapnil Kusale For Clinching Bronze At Paris Olympics

02.08.2024 - 09:13 sports.ndtv.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India shooter Swapnil Kusale after his bronze medal triumph in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.

PM Modi took to his official X handle and hailed Swapnil Kusale's performance and said that it is special because he's shown great resilience and skills. "Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale!

Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024. His performance is special because he's shown great resilience and skills.

He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal in this category. Every Indian is filled with happiness," PM Modi wrote on X.

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