Srinivasa Gowda

Srinivasa Gowda is a 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]

Recognition

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

Gowda said that he will start training with SAI only after the Kambala season is over.[6]

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References
  1. "Faster than Usain Bolt? A fact-check of kambala jockey Srinivasa Gowda's record". The Indian Express. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  2. "From Running With Buffalo To Turning 'Usain Bolt': Srinivas Gowda's Story". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  3. PTI. "Kiren Rijiju calls Kambala jockey Srinivas Gowda for trial under SAI". Sportstar. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  4. "Srinivasa Gowda's trial only after Kambala season: SAI - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  5. "'Different Sport Altogether': Srinivasa Gowda Turns Down Kiren Rijiju's Invite for SAI Trials". News18. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  6. "Srinivasa Gowda's trial only after Kambala season: SAI - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
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