In a heartwarming display of recognition for sporting excellence, District Collectors across Kerala recently honored several outstanding rifle shooters. These talented individuals have brought immense pride to their respective districts through their impressive performances in various shooting championships.
Kollam witnessed its District Collector, N. Devidas, proudly present the coveted “Renowned Shooter in Fire Arms” medallion to S. Saikumar. A distinguished member of the District Rifle Association of Kollam, Saikumar was lauded for his exceptional representation of Kerala in the highly competitive 50m Small Bore Fire Rifle Prone Men competition at last year’s National Shooting Championships held in Bhopal.
Meanwhile, in Thiruvananthapuram, the local Rifle Association celebrated Anirudh Kaushik M., a rising star who secured a gold medal in the 57th Kerala Shooting Competition. His victory was in the Open Sight 50m Rifle Prone Men category, contested earlier this year in Kasaragod.
These ceremonies underscore the growing recognition and support for shooting sports in Kerala, highlighting the dedication and skill of its athletes.