Tulu community comes together to welcome the solo rider following his journey across 38 countries
SOHAR, OMAN, September 30, 2026: The Nama Tuluver Sohar community warmly welcomed Tulunadu solo rider Mr. Sharath Shiri during a gathering held at Kahani Restaurant in Sohar on September 30, 2026.
Several Tulu families and community members came together for the occasion to greet Sharath Shiri and hear about his remarkable journey across different countries.
The welcome ceremony began with Mamtha Shetty, a core team member of Nama Tuluver Sohar, welcoming Sharath Shiri to the gathering. Later, Nama Tuluver Sohar President Mr. Jagath Raj Pal and Vice President Mr. Sundar Poojary greeted him and presented him with garlands as part of the welcome ceremony.
During the gathering, Sharath Shiri shared his experiences from his solo riding journey across 38 countries. He spoke about the people he had met during his travels and the warmth, love and support he received from communities along the way.
Speaking about his connection with Oman, Sharath Shiri described the Sultanate as his second home. He also expressed his strong connection with the country, saying that Oman would be his final destination.
The gathering provided an opportunity for members of the Tulu community in Sohar to interact with Sharath and learn more about his experiences on the road. The event also reflected the community’s spirit of togetherness and its support for fellow Tuluvas.
Members of the Nama Tuluver Sohar committee who attended the event included Mr. Anil Vijay Kumar D’Souza , Mr. Naveen Oswald D’Souza, Mr. Harish Shetty, Ms. Bhavya Shetty, Mr. Vasanth Bangera and Mr. Sagar Kumar, Mr. Vijay Shetty , Mr. Prakash Shetty , Mr. Suraj Shetty.
The event concluded with a dinner, where community members and guests came together and continued their interactions in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The gathering concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to Sharath Shiri, the participating families, community members and the Nama Tuluver Sohar team for making the occasion memorable.
Nama Tuluver Sohar expressed its happiness in welcoming the Tulunadu solo rider to Oman and celebrating his remarkable journey with the Tulu community in Sohar.
