Srinivasa Gowda is an Indian Kambala jockey from Moodabidri, Karnataka. Also known as Usain Bolt, Srinivas came into limelight after his Kambala sprint broke Usain Bolt's world record in hundred meters.
Recognition
Sports Minister
Kiren Rijiju offered to arrange trials for Srinivas on behalf of Sports Authority of India.
The minister also promised to arrange training for Srinivas by SAI coaches.
He was given a cheque of Rs 3 lakh by Karnataka chief minister. However, Srinivas refused to go for Sports Authority of India trials because Kambala is an altogether different sports from on-track sprint.
Aftermath
Srinivas said that he will start training with SAI only after the
Kambala season is over.
