track and field

Animesh Kujur ran 100m in 10.18s to become India’s fastest man. From a lockdown jog to records, his journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Delhi-based Lokesh Kumar is a budding Indian athlete in track and field events. The state champion, who is the son of a cycle rickshaw puller and a domestic helper, aspires to make the country proud. But as his viral Twitter post indicates - he needs some help from his fellow Indians.

From losing her farmer father to cancer to struggling with an injury for two years, 30-year-old Gomathi Marimuthu's journey to winning India's first gold at the #AsianAthleticsChampionships is truly an epitome of courage and conviction! #MakingIndiaProud #WomenInSports

"Insaaniyat ke nate kuch farz bante hain… [humanity compels us to take up certain duties],” said the Turbanator, reaching out to the family of former Army man.