Sukesh Shetty, physical education director, Sri Mookambika High School and Pre-University College, where Mr. Gururaja studied, said that since high school and even in PU college, Mr. Gururaja was drawn to sports and excelled in wrestling. “Even in those days, when his family’s financial condition was not good, he used to put in hard work in all sports. “The youth in various sports should realise they can win medals at national and international events only through hard work. Mr. Gururaja, 26, said that the government should do more to encourage sportspersons from rural areas. His hard work has paid off,” he said.
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