Archive · 22 Dec 2025
KOA Honors Karnataka's Top Athletes
The Karnataka Olympics Association (KOA) had a special event to celebrate some of the state's best athletes.
They honored Ayush Shetty, a young badminton player who won a big tournament called the US Open Super 300.
They also recognized Prajwal Dev, a tennis player, and Pranavi Urs, a golfer who made history by winning a tournament against both men and women.
Other athletes like Divya TS, a shooter, and Unnathi Ayyappa, a hurdler, were also celebrated.
Important people like the Governor and the Chief Minister of Karnataka were there to support the athletes.
KOA honored athletes including Ayush Shetty, Prajwal Dev, and Pranavi Urs at its annual awards function.
Ayush Shetty won the US Open Super 300 tournament, ending India's title drought in the BWF World Tour.
Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win a mixed-gender golf title at the IGPL Invitational Mumbai.
Other honorees included rising shooter Divya TS and hurdler Unnathi Ayyappa, daughter of legendary athlete Pramila Ayyappa.
The event was attended by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and other dignitaries.
- Who
- Karnataka Olympics Association (KOA) and notable athletes from Karnataka
- What
- Annual awards function to felicitate top athletes
- When
- December 21
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru
- Why
- To recognize and honor the achievements of athletes from Karnataka
- Ayush Shetty
- 20-year-old shuttler, US Open Super 300 winner
- Prajwal Dev
- Seasoned tennis player
- Pranavi Urs
- First Indian woman to win a mixed-gender golf title
- Divya TS
- Rising shooter
- Unnathi Ayyappa
- Hurdler, daughter of Pramila Ayyappa
- Event
- KOA annual awards function
- Location
- Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru
- Attendees
- Karnataka Governor, CM, Deputy CM, Home Minister, KOA officials