PM Modi Speaks To Athlete PT Usha, Condoles Husband’s Passing

Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympics Association President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, died in the early hours of Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association PT Usha and expressed his condolence on the passing away of her husband V Srinivasan.

Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympics Association President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, died in the early hours of Friday. He was 67.

Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early Friday morning. Although he was hurried immediately to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived, PTI reported.

A former central government employee, Srinivasan was a constant presence by Usha’s side throughout her illustrious sports career. She was widely regarded as her pillar of support and the driving force behind many of her professional milestones.

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V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, died in the early hours of Friday, according to family sources.

He was 67.

Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early Friday morning. Although he was hurried immediately to a nearby hospital, doctors were unable to revive him, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with a mourning P T Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband, officials added.

A former central government employee, Srinivasan was a constant presence by Usha’s side throughout her illustrious sports and political career.

He was widely viewed as her pillar of support and the driving force behind many of her professional milestones.
The couple is survived by their son, Ujjwal.

Renowned athlete and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) PT Usha suffered a profound personal loss as her husband, V Srinivasan, passed away early Friday night (January 30) at the age of 67, prompting heartfelt condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tragic collapse at home

V Srinivasan collapsed unexpectedly at the family residence in the early hours of January 30. Family sources confirmed he was hurried to a nearby hospital but could not be revived despite immediate medical efforts.

PM Modi speaks to PT Usha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately called the grieving PT Usha, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, to offer his deepest condolences on her husband’s passing. Officials noted the Prime Minister’s conversation provided solace during this difficult time.

Lifetime of support behind the legend

A former central government employee, Srinivasan stood unwaveringly by Usha’s side through her legendary athletic career—from Olympic glory to her leadership in sports administration and entry into politics as Rajya Sabha MP. Widely admired as her rock and motivator, he enabled her trailblazing achievements. The couple left behind their son, Ujjwal.

Funeral timings not decided yet

V Srinivasan hailed from the Vengali thravad in Kuttikkad, Ponnani, as the son of Narayanan and Sarojini. A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), he wed his distant relative PT Usha in 1991. The couple is survived by their son, Dr Ujjwal Vignesh, with funeral arrangements yet to be finalised.

More details are awaited in this regard.

V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, died in the early hours of Friday, according to family sources.

He was 67.

Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early this morning. Although he was hurried immediately to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived, the sources said.

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband, V. Srinivasan.

V Srinivasan, husband of noted athlete P T Usha, died on Friday morning at the age of 64.

Srinivasan collapsed at his residence in Thikkodi Perumalpuram at 12.30 am on Friday. He was hurried to a nearby private hospital but could not be saved. Usha was not at home at the time of the incident. She was on her way home after attending the parliamentary session.

A retired Deputy SP with the Central Industrial Security Force(CISF), he married his distant relative,PT Usha, in 1991. They have a son, Dr Ujjwal Vignesh. Funeral timings have not been decided yet.

PT Usha was appointed as the first woman president of the IOA in 2022. Apart from being the first female president of the IOA in its 95-year history, PT Usha is also the first Olympian to be appointed as IOA president.

She is one of India’s most successful track-and-field athletes. She has four gold medals and seven gold medals at the Asian Games.

PT USHA missed out on an Olympic medal at the Los Angeles 1984 by a fraction of a second. Her timing of 55.42s in the women’s 400m handicaps at the Los Angeles Olympics still stands as India’s national record.

Under PT Usha’s leadership, India is set to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2030 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking the second time the nation hosts this major multi-sport event.

India presented a compelling vision for the 2030 Games, centralized in the Gujarat city of Ahmedabad, which will build on foundations laid by Glasgow 2026, enabling India to celebrate the centenary in style.

The Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad are expected to boost sporting infrastructure, inspire a new generation of athletes and strengthen India’s long-term vision of emerging as a global sporting powerhouse.

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