Shiva Keshavan officially qualifies for Winter Games in Sochi

New Delhi, January 19, 2014: Luge athlete Shiva Keshavan has officially qualified for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.  Keshavan received a letter from the International Luge Federation directly informing him of the allocation of the Olympic berth. 

The letter, dated 17th February 2014 also mentions the remaining mandatory participation in one World Cup and 20 official training runs post January 1, 2014.

Having already completed his World Cups, Shiva is now completing the final requirement of the 20 official training runs.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has been bearing the cost of the mandatory training and races leading up to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games for the athlete, given the suspension of the Indian Olympic Association.

“I am looking forward to taking part in Sochi. I would like to thank the Sports Ministry, the International Luge Federation and the IOC for all their support. This also would not have been possible without all my well wishers and sponsors."  Shiva is currently training on the Olympic track in Albertville, France.

Press release