Shooting star

The Shiv Chhatrapati Award 2013 for shooting sport was given to Kaikhushru Merwan Irani of Palghar district. The award ceremony was held at Poona’s Balewadi sports complex on December 3, 2015, but Irani was unable to attend as he was participating in the 59th National Shooting Competition in Delhi from December 1-15, 2015, mentions an email received from him.

Kaikhushru Irani: ace shooter

The award is given annually by the Government of Maharashtra to deserving sportspersons in different disciplines. Since 2004, Irani has represented Maharashtra state at various national games and shooting competitions all over the country, the email states.