The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed as news came in that double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was conferred with the highest Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for athletes and Rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale and Pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh with the coveted Arjuna awards. Acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande was also conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches.