Olympic winners Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale & Sarabjot Singh felicitated by National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
National Rifle Association of India awarded cash prizes to Paris Olympic winners Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale
Friday night in Delhi was a grand celebration of the Indian shooting team's success at the Paris Olympics, held at the ITC Maurya hotel. The event honored three exceptional athletes: Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, and Swapnil Kusale, who earned medals and brought pride to the nation.
These champions were recognised with cash awards by a government-regulated body for their outstanding performances.
Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian since Independence to secure two medals in a single Olympic Games, was awarded ₹45 lakh. Swapnil Kusale received ₹30 lakh for his impressive achievement in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event, where he won a historic individual bronze medal, marking a significant moment in Indian shooting history. Sarabjot Singh was granted ₹15 lakh for his role in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, where he, alongside Bhaker, clinched a bronze medal.
The evening was a proud occasion, reflecting on the skill and determination of these athletes, who have elevated India’s standing on the world stage.The celebration was attended by several distinguished sports figures, including Olympic Council of Asia President Randhir Singh, NRAI chief Kalikesh Singh Deo, and London Olympic medalists Vijay Kumar and Gagan Narang.
Narang, who also served as the chef-de-mission for the Indian contingent at the Paris Games, commended the athletes for their dedication and perseverance.