Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Shooter Dhanush Srikanth Wins Gold, Sets Records at Deaflympics
A young shooter named Dhanush Srikanth from Hyderabad won a gold medal for India at the Deaflympics!
He was so good that he set new world records while competing in shooting.
Even though he has a hearing impairment, he showed everyone that with determination, anything is possible.
The Chief Minister of Telangana congratulated him and promised that the government will help him achieve even more in the future.
Another Indian shooter also won a silver medal.
Dhanush's victory is inspiring other young athletes to pursue their dreams.
Dhanush Srikanth from Hyderabad won India's first gold medal in shooting at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo.
He set a new world deaf record in 10m Air Rifle with a score of 252.2 in the finals.
Srikanth also broke the Deaflympic qualification record to reach the finals.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated Srikanth, highlighting his determination and inspirational achievement.
The Telangana government pledged ongoing support to Dhanush Srikanth for his future endeavors.
- Who
- Dhanush Srikanth (Hyderabad shooter)
- What
- Won India's first gold medal in shooting at the 25th Summer Deaflympics, breaking world and qualification records.
- When
- During the 25th Summer Deaflympics
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- Achieved through determination despite impairment, serving as an inspiration.
Dhanush Srikanth's Achievement
Government's Support
Dhanush's Performance
Dhanush Srikanth's Achievement
Dhanush Srikanth, a shooter from Hyderabad, smashed the world deaf record in 10m Air Rifle, winning India's first gold medal in shooting at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo. He also broke the Deaflympic qualification record and bettered his own world record in the finals.
Government's Support
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that Srikanth's achievement proves determination can overcome any impairment and serves as an inspiration to young athletes.
Future Support
Dhanush Srikanth's Achievement
Dhanush Srikanth is expected to break more records through his hard work.
Government's Support
The Telangana state government has promised constant support to Dhanush Srikanth in achieving his future goals.
- Athlete Name
- Dhanush Srikanth
- Event
- 25th Summer Deaflympics
- Discipline
- Shooting (10m Air Rifle)
- Medal Won
- Gold
- Records Broken
- World Deaf Record (10m Air Rifle), Deaflympic Qualification Record
- Final Score
- 252.2
- Silver Medalist
- Mohammed Murtaza Vania (250.1)
