Hyderabad, Nov. 15: Dhanush Srikanth, a BCA student of KLH Aziznagar Campus and four-time Deaflympics gold medallist, has received the prestigious Arjuna Award 2025 for excellence in shooting.
President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the national award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 12, 2026.
Dhanush Srikanth Sets Deaflympics World Record
Dhanush has won four gold medals across the 2022 and 2025 Deaflympics in the men’s 10m Air Rifle and mixed team events.
At the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, he scored 252.2 points in the men’s 10m Air Rifle final, setting a new world record. He surpassed his previous record of 251.7 points and secured India’s first shooting gold medal at the Games.
Balancing competitive shooting with his academic commitments, Dhanush has built his career through discipline, training and perseverance. His achievements have also inspired young athletes with hearing impairments.
KL Deemed to be University’s Vice President, Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, congratulated Dhanush on the achievement.
He said the award was a moment of pride for the university community. He added that Dhanush’s journey reflected courage, resilience and determination.
The management, Dean, Principal, directors, faculty members and students of KLH Aziznagar Campus also congratulated him and wished him success in future competitions.
The university said it would continue to support an inclusive learning environment that encourages students to develop their talents beyond academics.
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