V. Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, passed away on Friday morning. He was 67 years old. According to family sources, Srinivasan suddenly collapsed at his home on Friday morning. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. PM Modi spoke with PT Usha over the phone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to PT Usha over the phone following the tragic news and expressed his condolences. According to PMO officials, the Prime Minister expressed his deep sorrow over Srinivasan’s passing and consoled the bereaved family. Srinivasan was a central government employee, but he devoted much of his time to nurturing PT Usha’s sporting and political career. He was a ‘pillar of support’ in PT Usha’s career.
Srinivasan was known in the sports world as PT Usha’s ‘pillar of support’. From Usha’s illustrious career as an athlete to her rise as IOA President and her political journey as a Rajya Sabha MP, Srinivasan was with her every step of the way. He was often seen accompanying her at important meetings and events. Sports figures say that Srinivasan’s strategy and hard work played a major role in Usha’s many business and professional achievements. Governor and Union Ministers Express Grief
Kerala Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed deep condolences on Srinivasan’s passing. In his message, he said, “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri V. Srinivasan, husband of Rajya Sabha MP and IOA President Dr. PT Usha. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.” Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also expressed grief, saying that Srinivasan’s passing is a loss to the Indian sports fraternity, who always supported a great athlete behind the scenes. _____________ Also read this sports news… MI vs GG in WPL today: Mumbai have 100% wins against Gujarat, this will be their second meeting of the season. The 19th match of WPL 2026 will be played today between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Giants (GG). The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Full story
