Anand Mahindra all praises for Kambala jockey

Team Udayavani, Feb 15, 2020, 10:59 AM IST

Mangaluru: The Chairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra is known for often sharing incredible videos and news articles on his Twitter account. From inspirational to hilarious clips, his Twitter account is filled with gems.

Earlier today, Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to share an article on Kambala Jockey, Srinivasa, who covered the distance oh 143 meters at the Kambala at Aikala village, breaking the earlier record dating back to the early 1990s.

Mahindra on Saturday, February 15 shared a news article on Srinivasa Gowda published by outlookindia.com with the caption, “Just one look at his physique & you know this man is capable of extraordinary athletic feats. Now either Kiren Rijiju provides him training as a 100m sprinter or we get Kambala to become an Olympic event. Either way, we want a gold medal for Srinivasa!”

Just one look at his physique & you know this man is capable of extraordinary athletic feats. Now either @KirenRijiju provides him training as a 100m sprinter or we get Kambala to become an Olympic event. Either way, we want a gold medal for Srinivasa! ? https://t.co/H3SBiOVSKr

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 15, 2020

Through his tweet, he also extended support for Kambala, the traditional sport of Karavali region of Karnataka.

Twitteratties quickly appreciated Anand Mahindra for encouraging the rural talent and for supporting Kambala.

Here’s what people are saying:

Thank you sir for the support. #Kambala sport in our rural coastal Karnataka will definitely produce several talented athletes. Whatever motivation they’ve today is from the rural folks & with right focus and training they will make India proud.https://t.co/ycbfUPAoUN

— Girish Alva (@girishalva) February 15, 2020

Sir, do do visit the next edition of #mangalurukambala or any of the events lined up in the various villages of the region, over the next two months. You would love the sheer energy and vibrant atmosphere. Especially the rounds where the slush just flies around! #kambala pic.twitter.com/buVY1P6xlX

— Priyanka Shanbhag Shroff (@piyukamath) February 15, 2020

Thank you so much for encouragement of the sport and sportsman, Kambala should survive

— CHANDRAHAS KAIYORE (@KAIYORE19) February 15, 2020

Sir this kambala track does contain wet mud and mud till your ankles

Thank you for your acknowledgment of tuluva culture celebrated in coastal karnataka

— Rahul (@Aks04121675) February 15, 2020