Says Ravetkar’s support in the early days of his career was very helpful
PUNE: Swapnil Kusale, who made India proud by winning a bronze medal at his debut Olympics in Paris, extended heartfelt gratitude to Amol Ravetkar by visiting his office on Prabhat Road yesterday on the occasion of National Sports Day.
Thanking Amol Ravetkar, Kusale remarked, “During the early and critical phase of my career Amol Ravetkar provided steadfast support and provided the much-needed financial assistance for my training. An athlete related to shooting sports has to take up a lot of expenses for equipment, ammunition, and for travel to competitions. Ravetkar’s financial support in those days alleviated that burden. Timely assistance like this undoubtedly enhances the performance of an athlete.”
On the occasion of National Sports Day, when asked what message he would give to aspiring athletes, Kusale said, “Athletes should always focus on nutrition and fitness. They should remember that great achievement is possible only with dedication and hard work.”
Amol Ravetkar said, “We are extremely pleased that Swapnil has rewarded our support by winning an Olympic medal for the country. When I first met Swapnil, he was a 19-year-old lad with a humble demeanor and big dreams. These qualities impressed me, and we decided to support him. It is heartening to see that despite his historic achievement at the Olympics, his humility and conduct remain unchanged. As a gesture of continued support, we are contributing ₹5 lakhs towards his future training and endeavors. We hope Swapnil continues to win more medals for the country and bring greater recognition to Maharashtra.”
