Grit and glory: Swapnil Kusale eyes Los Angeles 2028 for an encore

Swapnil Kusale, a 29-year-old Kolhapur native, won India’s third shooting bronze at the Paris Olympics in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. Guided by Coach Deepali Deshpande, Kusale overcame his challenges in standing positions to secure the win. He now aims to repeat his success in the LA 2028 Olympics.