KLH student Dhanush Srikanth receives Arjuna Award for shooting
He received the prestigious national award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 12, the University saidin a release on Sunday.
Dhanush won four gold medals in the 2022 and 2025 Deaflympics in the men’s 10-metre air rifle and mixed team events.
At the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, he set a world record with 252.2 points in the men’s 10-metre air rifle final, surpassing his previous record of 251.7 points and securing India’s first shooting gold medal at the Games.
His achievements have brought recognition to Indian deaf shooting at the international level.
Congratulating him, KL Deemed to be University Vice-President Koneru Lakshman Havish said the Arjuna Award was a recognition of Dhanush’s sporting excellence and a matter of pride for the university.
He said Dhanush’s journey reflected courage, resilience, discipline and determination and would inspire young athletes, particularly sportspersons with hearing impairments.
The university management, faculty and students of KLH Aziznagar Campus also congratulated him on the achievement.
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