Swapnil became the 5th shooter to qualify for a final in the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5

Swapnil Kusal, an Indian shooter, has successfully earned a spot in the final of the 50m Air Rifle 3 Positions event

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