7 Time National Championship winner – Mr. Musa Sherif for being nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

 With over 30 years on the track, Musa is the most dependable navigator for any driver in India. To date, he has navigated for over 50 drivers on various terrains, across the globe. Winning hundreds of laurels on the way. Winner of over 7 national championships, Musa has represented India in over 200 podiums and over 100 wins, which include the victory in IRC Championship 2012, INSUV Championship 2013, Asia Zone 4×4 Championship. APRCZ Asia Cup and the UAE FWD Class Championship (3 times)

 “Breaking the tradition FMSCI for the first time has proposed the name of a Co-driver, Musa sheriff for this prestigious award. There cannot be a fitting recognition for him for being in the sport for almost 30 years. Coming from a humble family of fisher Musa has created history in the Indian motorsport world with his sheer talent and hard work. This award is long-awaited and I urge the ministry to bestow Mr. Mata sheriff with this prestigious award”, said Abhayachandra Jain, President of TASC and Ex-Minister for sport and youth affairs, Government of Karnataka 

TASC and BAC have proudly associated with this iconic rally for decades. While speaking to us, Mr. Kuldeep, Member of TASC recollects, “Musa has been a participant in all our motor sporting events since 1993. He is extremely fond of Moudabidire. In 1996, he completed the K1000 national level championship and drove directly to participate in his first 2-wheeler rally here, organized by TASC 

Mr. Prathap, another prominent member of TASC also said. “Hill-climb and Auto-Cross events in Moobibidrs are his favorites. In addition to participating Musa has helped us organize multiple events”

 While speaking to Mr. Akshay Jain of BAC, Alahay spoke about how everybody in Mangalore loved motor sporting and had a personal connection with Musa He also added, Musa is a mentor to many auto-sport enthusiasts and also encourages youngsters to venture into the sport with more seriousness 

Down to earth and available to every motorsport lover, Musa has been happily spreading the love for motor sporting across India A thorough sportsman and an inspiration to millions, Muss deserves the Khel Ratna for his unbeatable accomplishments. This is also an opportunity for many other rallyists to feel a sense of belonging and recognition.

 The fact that most of Musa’s career has shaped itself in the coastal city, gives Mangalore and Dakshina Kannada Districts great pride to support and cheer for his success