<p>Mumbai: Swapnil Kusale, who clinched a Bronze medal for India in 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the Paris Olympics, was given a hero’s welcome as he landed in Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra. </p><p>People cheered for him and welcomed him with chants of “Bharat mata ki jai”.</p><p>The 29-year-old shooter hails from the Kolhapur town of Maharashtra, where another grand welcome awaits him.</p> .<p>Kusale, who was working as a commercial cum ticket clerk of the Central Railway in Pune, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty in Sports Cell, Mumbai. </p><p>After his arrival at Pune Airport, he visited the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Shaniwarwada area and offered prayers. </p><p>He also went to the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi in the city, where he will be felicitated.</p><p>A huge crowd of admirers and commoners lined up along the road and clapped as he passed by. </p> .<p>The humble Swapnil waved and folded his hands in gratitude for the affection.</p><p>The entire family, extended family, neighbours, friends from their small Kambalwadi village in Kolhapur, will also welcome the young lad. </p><p>“It is always great to meet and cherish the joy of a medal in Olympics. </p><p> "Had a detailed discussion with Swapnil Kusale, he spoke at length about the crucial aspects in a journey towards a podium finish,” said Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse after he landed in New Delhi. </p>
<p>Mumbai: Swapnil Kusale, who clinched a Bronze medal for India in 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the Paris Olympics, was given a hero’s welcome as he landed in Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra. </p><p>People cheered for him and welcomed him with chants of “Bharat mata ki jai”.</p><p>The 29-year-old shooter hails from the Kolhapur town of Maharashtra, where another grand welcome awaits him.</p> .<p>Kusale, who was working as a commercial cum ticket clerk of the Central Railway in Pune, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty in Sports Cell, Mumbai. </p><p>After his arrival at Pune Airport, he visited the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Shaniwarwada area and offered prayers. </p><p>He also went to the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi in the city, where he will be felicitated.</p><p>A huge crowd of admirers and commoners lined up along the road and clapped as he passed by. </p> .<p>The humble Swapnil waved and folded his hands in gratitude for the affection.</p><p>The entire family, extended family, neighbours, friends from their small Kambalwadi village in Kolhapur, will also welcome the young lad. </p><p>“It is always great to meet and cherish the joy of a medal in Olympics. </p><p> "Had a detailed discussion with Swapnil Kusale, he spoke at length about the crucial aspects in a journey towards a podium finish,” said Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse after he landed in New Delhi. </p>