Srinivasa Gowda is an Indian Kambala jockey from Mudbidri, Karnataka. He is also known as Indian Usain Bolt, Gowda came into limelight after his Kambala sprint broke Usain Bolt's world record in hundred meters.[1] Gowda reportedly ran 142.5 metres in 13.62 seconds along with his racing buffalo pair.[2]
Srinivasa Gowda | |
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| Born | 1991 (age 32–33) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Recognition edit
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju offered to arrange trials for Gowda on behalf of Sports Authority of India.[3] The minister also promised to arrange training for Gowda by SAI coaches.[4] He was given a cheque of Rs 3 lakh by Karnataka chief minister. However, Gowda refused to go for Sports Authority of India trials because Kambala is an altogether different sports from on-track sprint.[5]
Aftermath edit
Gowda said that he will start training with SAI only after the Kambala season is over.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Faster than Usain Bolt? A fact-check of kambala jockey Srinivasa Gowda's record". The Indian Express. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "From Running With Buffalo To Turning 'Usain Bolt': Srinivas Gowda's Story". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ PTI. "Kiren Rijiju calls Kambala jockey Srinivas Gowda for trial under SAI". Sportstar. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Srinivasa Gowda's trial only after Kambala season: SAI - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "'Different Sport Altogether': Srinivasa Gowda Turns Down Kiren Rijiju's Invite for SAI Trials". News18. Retrieved 18 February 2020.