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On March 22, at the Thrissur Pooram Festival Exhibition inauguration venue, Central Minister and Member of Parliament and noted film actor Suresh Gopi released GOLAZO, an anthem for promoting FIFA World Cup 2026, sung by Pooja Ramesh, an autistic singer. This project is more than an anthem; it is a historic milestone for global inclusion. The track is performed by Ms. Pooja Ramesh, an internationally recognized Indian classical vocalist and a non-verbal artist living with autism spectrum disorder was highly applauded by Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi, who himself is also a good singer.
Suresh Manchester, a former football player and football fanatic, has penned, composed the song. In past also Suresh Manchester produced many popular songs.
At a tournament designed to unite the world through 48 playing nations, "GOLAZO" offers a powerful narrative of resilience. It proves that while we may speak different languages — or no words at all — we all speak the language of football and music. Pooja, who’s voice is well set for Carnatic Music pitch, sung a song, that is totally on a different pitch and vibe.
Listen to Golazo:
Read Diversity January article about Pooja Ramesh to know more on the singer and her daily routine how she kept her autism in the bay. Click here.
To listen to GOLAZO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKl1zSgAjn0