Animesh Kujur’s meteoric rise has transformed Indian sprinting. A former footballer from Chhattisgarh, he holds the national 200m record (20.32s), won Asian Championships bronze, and became the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the World Championships. His rivalry with Gurindervir Singh has driven record-breaking performances, including a 10.14-second 100m, India’s fastest ever run overseas.
