Vizag’s 95-year-old athlete bags Silver medal at World Masters Athletics

In what comes as a proud moment for the city, Vizag’s very own athlete, Cdr. Sreeramulu, won the Silver medal at the World Masters Athletics being held in Spain. The 95-year-old Navy veteran bagged the honour in the 10 km walk event in the age group of 90-95 years and would also be soon participating in the 20 km walk event.

Here are a few excerpts from his previous interview to Yo! Vizag.

Beating the stereotyped ‘old or retired’ image, this veteran sportsperson is not only physically active but is busy earning medals nationally and internationally; while the government, general public and most of the media are blissfully unaware of his achievements. With a never-say-die attitude, he is committed to the athletic lifestyles with a gusto that belies his age.

His every day routine comprises of an early morning walk for 10kms, light breakfast, light lunch and a glass of buttermilk or orange juice for dinner. Having stopped eating dinner since the past 45 yrs, he says that ‘Divide the stomach into four parts, fill two parts with food, one with water and leave the remaining empty. However, to get up from the table when you’re half full is the biggest challenge.

Age definitely is a matter of the mind and Cdr. Sreeramulu is a true example that the numbers don’t matter. Having reached 95, when people recline in their chairs to relax, he’s literally up and running. Off for a brisk morning walk at 4:00 am, he shared with us that ‘The Beach Road is Vizag’s best gift.’ It surely helps him prepare for the 5 km to 20 km athletic races he participates in. “When I walk in the mornings along the Beach Road, many people look at me, perhaps wondering how come this old man is walking so fast.”

Read his full interview here.