Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Promises Trials By Top Coaches For Kambala Sprinting Sensation Srinivasa Gowda

After the video clip of a Karnataka man named Srinivasa Gowda who took just 9.55 seconds to run a distance of 100 metres went viral on social media, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, said he will invite Srinivas Gowda for trails by top SAI coaches, reports India Today.

Earlier, a twitter post by a user went viral when he pointed out that the man's timing was faster than international athlete Usain Bolt, who currently holds the world record in the 100-metre race at 9.58 seconds.

The post caption read: "He is Srinivasa Gowda (28) from Moodabidri in Dakshina Kannada district. Ran 142.5 metres in just 13.62 seconds at a 'Kambala' or buffalo race in a slushy paddy field. 100 metres in JUST 9.55 seconds! @usainbolt took 9.58 seconds to cover 100 metres. #Karnataka."

Kambala is an annual buffalo race held in the southwestern state of Karnataka. Traditionally, it is sponsored by local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. As one can observe from the viral picture, the Karnataka man is running alongside a pair of buffalo in a field filled with water.

Social media users are hailing the prompt response to such a talent by the sports minister. Veteran actor Sunil Shetty took to twitter thanking the Rijiju for the act.