V Srinivasan, Indian Olympic Association president and husband of former athletics legend PT Usha, died early Friday. He was 67 years old. Family sources have confirmed this sad news, which has caused a wave of mourning in the sports world and political circles.
According to family sources, V Srinivasan suddenly fainted at his residence on Friday morning. He was immediately taken to the nearest hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Despite all the efforts of the doctors, he could not be saved. The cause of death is not yet clear.
V Srinivasan was a former Central Government employee and his role was considered very important in the life of PT Usha. He was Usha’s biggest supporter at every turn, from her brilliant athletics career to her political journey and becoming the President of the Indian Olympic Association. He was known as the driving force behind the success of Usha. The couple has a son, Ujjwal.
Expressing grief, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his thoughts are with the bereaved family in this difficult time. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also said in a social media post, “The news of the demise of Rajya Sabha member and IOA President PT Usha’s husband V Srinivasan is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to Usha ji and her entire family. May God give them strength in this difficult time.”
PT Usha, also known as ‘Udanpari’, is an iconic and inspirational figure in Indian sports history. This loss in his personal life is a sad event not only for his family but also for the entire country. Players, coaches and fans have given him courage in this sad time by sending consoling messages on social media.
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