Olympic Shooter's Father Demands Increased Reward from Maharashtra Government
Suresh Kusale, father of bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale, calls for higher prize money and additional benefits, citing Haryana's more generous rewards for Olympic athletes.
- Swapnil Kusale, a bronze medalist in shooting at the Paris Olympics, received ₹2 crore from the Maharashtra government.
- Suresh Kusale, Swapnil's father, argues that this amount is insufficient compared to Haryana's ₹2.5 crore for bronze medalists.
- He demands ₹5 crore, a flat in Pune, and the naming of a shooting arena after his son.
- Suresh Kusale questions whether the lower prize is due to Swapnil's humble background.
- Maharashtra recently announced plans to double prize money for future medalists at major sports events.
Hindustan Times 
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