Swapnil Kusale was born on August 6, 1995, in Maharashtra, India. He entered the world of competitive sports through the Krida Prabodhini, a Maharashtra government sports programme.
He eventually chose shooting as his discipline and began developing his skills in rifle shooting. His consistency and performances in domestic competitions helped him progress onto the international stage.
Kusale established himself as a leading Indian rifle shooter in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
The discipline requires athletes to compete in three positions:
The combination demands precision, stability, concentration and the ability to adapt between shooting positions.
At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Kusale was part of India's gold-medal-winning team in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
The achievement added a major continental title to his international career and helped build momentum toward his Olympic campaign.
The biggest moment of Kusale's career came at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Competing in the men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Kusale produced a strong performance to finish third and win the bronze medal.
His result was historic: he became India's first Olympic medallist in the men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
His bronze also contributed to India's medal tally at the Paris Games.
Kusale's success in 50m Rifle 3 Positions is built around:
1995 — Born in Maharashtra, India
Early career — Joined Maharashtra's competitive sports system
2022 — Won Asian Games team gold
2023 — Recorded major ISSF World Cup performances
2024 — Qualified for the Paris Olympics
2024 — 🥉 Won Olympic bronze in 50m Rifle 3 Positions
2024 — Became India's first Olympic medallist in the event
Swapnil Kusale's Olympic bronze added another chapter to India's growing success in shooting.
His achievement in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event was particularly significant because it gave India its first Olympic medal in the discipline and further strengthened the country's presence in international rifle shooting.
Age: 31
Gender: Male
