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Asian Shooting Championships: Deepak Kumar bags bronze medal, secures Olympic quota

Deepak Kumar became the 10th Indian shooter to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Published : Nov 5, 2019, 4:44 PM IST

Doha:Ace Indian shooter Deepak Kumar on Tuesday sealed his berth for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in men's 10m rifle after he bagged a bronze medal in the Asian Shooting Championships.

Deepak won a bronze medal in the Asian Shooting Championships

In the process, Kumar became the 10th Indian shooter to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Games.

Sports Authority of India (SAI) took to Twitter and congratulated Kumar on his achievement.

"Deepak wins Olympic quota! On his birthday #TOPSAthlete #DeepakKumar gives himself the best present securing a quota in men's 10m air rifle after winning bronze at the #AsianShooting C'ships. He becomes 10th Indian shooter to win a #Tokyo2020 quota. Many congratulations," SAI tweeted.

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