By now everyone knows who Srinivasa Gowda is. He is the 28-year-old from Karnataka who is being called the 'Indian Usain Bolt' for running at an unbelievable speed at a 'Kambala' race in the state.?
Everyone's talking about him online including famous?personalities like Randeep Hooda and Anand Mahindra who have taken note of his talent.?
Anand Mahindra tweeted about him and requested Sports Minister?Kiren Rijiju to take note. Within a few minutes, the sports minister replied,?'I'll call Karnataka's Srinivasa Gowda for trials by top SAI Coaches. There's lack of knowledge in masses about the standards of Olympics especially in athletics where ultimate human strength & endurance are surpassed. I'll ensure that no talents in India is left out untested'.
And then barely four hours after that, replying to BJP's National General Secratary's tweet, Kiren Rijiju tweeted, 'Yes @PMuralidharRao ji. Officials from SAI have contacted him. His rail ticket is done and he will reach SAI centre on monday. I will ensure top national coaches to conduct his trials properly'.?
Sports Authority of India has its headquarters in New Delhi. However, SAI does have a centre in West Bengal. Netizens are impressed by the minister's quick response and call to action.?
We hope that Srinivasa Gowda performs well in his trials so that he has a chance to represent the nation on international platforms. It is only owing to the power and reach of social media that Srinivasa has been able to get the attention he deserves and quickly given the chance to showcase his talent.?