- Auto-rickshaw drivers race in reverse at full speed while looking over their shoulders.
- Video of the incident was shared on social media and is slowly gathering attention.
- Some have suggested including the sport in the Olympics.
Reverse rickshaw competition in Maharastra stuns people. The observers were captivated by the spectacle of automobiles racing in reverse at high speeds. A video of the incident was shared on social media and is slowly gathering attention. While several people suggested including the sport in the Olympics, others joked that the traffic cops had gone AWOL.
“Maharashtra: A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organised at Haripur village, Sangli on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra today,” stated the description of the video uploaded on Twitter by ANI. The video depicts auto-rickshaw drivers racing in reverse at full speed while gazing back over their shoulders in order to safely cross the finish line. While a large crowd can be seen roaring for them on both sides of the racing track, a commentator’s voice can be heard in the distance.
Watch the video
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organised at Haripur village, Sangli on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra today. pic.twitter.com/dlkMdompnz
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2023
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Since being shared a day ago, the tweet has raked over 97,100 views. It has also received more than 700 likes and several retweets, along with numerous comments.
Here’s how people reacted
“Traffic police are missing,” joked an individual. “These autos can question the existence of SUVs,” posted another. “This is so cool!! More power to the community. Just need to be more safe for people watching,” commented a third. “Must add for next Olympics,” suggested a fourth. “Formula 1 auto looks thrilling,” remarked a fifth. “India is full of talent,” wrote a sixth.
