Visakhapatnam: Centenarian bags three gold medals
101-Year-old Commander (retd) V Sriramulu being felicitated as he returns to Visakhapatnam after winning three gold medals in the international event
Visakhapatnam: The 101-Year-old Commander (retd), V Sriramulu, won three gold medals in the 22nd Asia Master Athletics Championships held in Philippines 2023 from November 8 to 12.
He won the gold medal in the category of men’s shot-put, discus and javelin throw in the age group of 95 to 99 years. The centenarian has earlier won several medals in the international events and leads an active life following a strict workout regimen, setting an example for the younger generation.
Meanwhile, K V Rao won two gold medals in the category of men’s 5,000 metres walk and shot-put in the age group of 85-89 years.
Around 2,000 athletes participated from 22 countries in the championship.