Daijiworld Media Network - Bhopal (SHP)
Bhopal, Aug 19: Rameshwar Gurjar from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh received immense government support after a video of him running 100 metres barefoot in 11 seconds went viral.
Following the video, Rameshwar who belongs to a farmer's family was contacted by the sports minister of Madhya Pradesh, who called him for a speed test at the TT Nagar Stadium in Bhopal.
"I was looking out for my lost buffaloes when I got the call from the sports minister. I had seen Usain Bolt on TV and I used to think why Indians are not capable to break his record, I am hopeful of breaking it after proper training," Rameshwar said.
The barefoot sprint of Rameshwar was uploaded by the former chief minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, under the caption which read, "India is blessed with talented individuals. Provided with right opportunity & right platform, they'll come out with flying colours to create history! Urge @IndiaSports Min. @KirenRijiju ji to extend support to this aspiring athlete to advance his skills!"
In response to Chouhan's tweet, Rijiju tweeted saying, "Please ask someone to bring him to me. I'll arrange to put him at an athletic academy."
Rameshwar's talent will be first tested by qualified coaches after which he would be enrolled in an athletic academy to be trained by the best.