Vamcy Merla Sports Foundation supports tribals in Tiger Reserve hamlets
Hyderabad, 11 June 2024: The 2w Rally Nationals had a surprising tilt that the tribal villagers around the route of the rally welcomed, with thankful hearts, and enjoyed not just the rally but the good tidings that came along, thanks to Vamcy Merla, the founder and director of VM Sports Foundation.
At the conclusion of the MRF MoGrip fmsci Indian National Rally Championship for two-wheelers near Hyderabad on Sunday, the VM Sports Foundation arranged an outing with the tribals of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve. It was a pleasant surprise for the villagers, who suffer with excess mosquitoes and the cold nights in the jungles, when bundles and bundles of blankets and bed sheets arrived in their village and an array of biking stars descended on the hamlet, led by Vamcy Merla in the presence of the ranger, Ravi Kumar, who was in-charge of the forest.
“Mr. Merla has been supporting the tribals for over nine years now with blankets, buckets and ration when in need. It was especially helpful during the Covid times. He has also been providing jackets to the forest guards. We are glad that the relationship is now formalised with VM Sports Foundation,” added ranger Kumar, who was instrumental in garnering support for the tribals.
“When the ranger brought to the notice of the foundation about the plight of the villagers, Vamcy Merla, immediately responded with a gesture and arranged for the needy things,” said Abijith Shetty, Manager, VMSF, who took the initiative to organise the outing along with VMSF riders. “After a good performance, the riders are in their elements and the free service in the villages is an icing on the cake,” said Nataraj, a top athlete and former National champion.
The efforts were appreciated by the local MLA Dr. Chikkudu Vamsikrushna, Achampet, forest department officials and the Superintendent of Police. VM Sports Foundation riders notched up several podiums in the just concluded Rally Nationals.
