Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala

Karkala, Dec 23: Emerging badminton sensation from Karkala, Ayush Shetty, has been conferred with the prestigious Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) Award for the year 2025 in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the sport.

The award was presented at a special ceremony held on Sunday at the Glass House of Vidhana Soudha (Lok Bhavan) in Bengaluru. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and chief minister Siddaramaiah felicitated Ayush Shetty and extended their congratulations. Several dignitaries from the sports fraternity were present on the occasion.

Ayush Shetty has made a mark at a young age by delivering notable performances at both national and international levels. Most recently, he clinched the US Open BWF Super 300 Badminton Championship, earning the champion’s title and bringing laurels to the state and the region.

Ayush is the son of Ram Prakash Shetty and Shalmali Shetty from the Mittal House of Sanur village in Karkala taluk. His achievement has been widely appreciated by sports lovers and well-wishers across the region.