Endearing hugs, a shooting-range-themed cake, and fans asking for selfies and autographs – that’s how the Paris Olympics’ shooting stars Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh were welcomed at an event organised by the National Rifle Association of India and co-hosted by Diljeet Titus of Titus & Co Advocates, to celebrate this feat at ITC Maurya, Delhi.
Hugs, kisses and pride! Manu with her mom Sumedha, her biggest cheerleader
“My ultimate goal will be winning the Olympic gold while winning other competitions in the run-up to LA 2028,” said Manu Bhaker.
(L-R) Sunit Tandon with Diljeet Titus, co-host of the event and K Sultan Singh, Secretary General, NRAI
‘Bronze medal is a step closer to gold’“Ab aur achha perform karna hai! I prefer to stay slightly detached from my wins and losses, thoda feel kam karta hoon. This is my strategy to stay focused on my game,” said Sarabjot Singh.
Sarabjot Singh
Swapnil Kusale added, “The bronze medal is a step closer to the gold, definitely, but now my focus is on my physical fitness and becoming mentally tough for the upcoming tournaments.”
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Officiating President, NRAI
"We are proud that the shooting team contributed to 50% of the Indian medal tally. We had three number 4s (position 4), and we missed three medals by a whisker - that's the strength of the Indian shooting team. The contingent has inspired budding shooters and sportspersons across all disciplines of sports," said Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, officiating president of the National Rifle Association of India, who also lauded the coaches
Meenakshi Lekhi meets Manu Bhaker
Shreyasi Singh with coach Jaspal Rana
Designer Nikhil Mehra
Olympian Gagan Narang
Raja Randhir Singh of Patiala
Swapnil Kusale with Prasanna Mohile, President of External Affairs at Pernod Ricard India
(L-R) Coaches Samresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, Thomas Farnick and Dr Pierre Beauchamp
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