Quick Info
| Profession | Kambala Buffalo Jockey |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mudbidri, Mangaluru, Karnataka |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Srinivasa left his school at an early age to pursue his career in Buffalo racing |
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Family
| Father | Dombayya (a Coolie) |
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| Mother | Late Girija |
Career
| Practiced Kambala for over 15 years. | |
| Won 29 awards in 12 Kambala races. | |
| Broke the record for the fastest Kambala race, covering 145 meters in 13.62 seconds. | |
| Earned a cash prize of ₹3 lakhs from the Karnataka government for his record-breaking performance. | |
| Declined national sprint trials offered by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, citing lack of experience and differences between Kambala and track sprinting. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Srinivasa discovered his passion for Buffalo racing in childhood and prioritized this over his studies. | |
| 2. He is highly regarded as a top Buffalo racer in the Kambala events of Karnataka. | |
| 3. Gowda gained fame after reportedly breaking Usain Bolt's 100m sprint record in a Kambala event. | |
| 4. Srinivasa's story quickly spread online, propelling him to internet stardom. | |
| 5. He works as a part-time construction worker. |