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IIE DIGITAL DESK: On the sixth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle three positions event. Kusale's remarkable performance earned him a spot on the podium, showcasing his precision and skill. His achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian shooting at these Games.

However, it was a challenging day for fellow Indian shooters Anjum Moudgil and Sift Kaur Samra. Both athletes fell short of advancing to the top eight in their respective events. Moudgil, competing in the women's 50m rifle three positions, and Samra, participating in the women's 50m rifle prone, struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately missing out on medal contention.

The Indian shooting team’s mixed results underscore the high level of competition at the Olympics. While Kusale's bronze is a testament to his dedication and talent, the outcomes for Moudgil and Samra highlight the unpredictable nature of the Games. As the Olympics progress, the focus shifts to other events and the ongoing quest for more medals.However.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Live Updates: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been dominant in the group stage but the now have a significant hurdle to cross as they face Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the round of 16. Earlier, Swapnil Kusale was simply sensational as he battled hard to clinch bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions men's shooting final on Day 6 of the ongoing Paris Olympics, on Thursday. Kusale's bronze saw India's medal tally increase to three; Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won a team shooting bronze, with the former also coming third in an individual event. Meanwhile, India crumbled at the 20km race final, with Akshdeep, Vikash and Paramjeet failing to impress. Meanwhile, it was bad news for Indian fans in archery as Pravin Jadhav lost in his men's individual round of 32 fixture. Meanwhile in boxing, Nikhat Zareen lost to China's Wu Yu in the women's 50kg round of 16. India lost 1-2 to Belgium in men's hockey