Animesh Kujur
IndiaathleteMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Animesh Kujur, a 21-year-old sprinter from Odisha, has emerged as Asia’s top-ranked 200m athlete, known for his impressive performances despite battling extreme heat and humidity. His remarkable journey in athletics began in 2020, initially inspired by Usain Bolt, leading him to break multiple national records, including a stunning 20.40 seconds in the 200m event at the Senior Federation Cup. Kujur's rise in the sport is marked by his determination and the support of his family, particularly after overcoming initial skepticism about a career in athletics.
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Animesh qualified for the men's 100m semifinals.
Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay win athletics medals; Roshibina bags Wushu silver | Asian Games 2026 NewsIndia· 2026-09-24
Animesh Kujur is a compatriot of Gurindervir Singh and has raced against him multiple times this season.
10.09 national record, a difficult season and now the Asian Games: Gurindervir Singh’s 100m test | Asian Games 2026 NewsIndia· 2026-09-24
Animesh Kujur is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games after winning multiple races in the Indian Athletics Series Final.
Asian Games 2026: 'The mistakes I made, I won't make again' - Sprinter Animesh Kujur ready for a bigger challenge | Asian Games 2026 NewsIndia· 2026-09-15
Animesh Kujur qualified for the men's 200m semifinals after winning Heat 4.
CWG 2026: Murali Sreeshankar wins long jump silver; Dilip Mahadu Gavit claims Games record gold | Commonwealth Games NewsIndia· 2026-07-30
Animesh Kujur was praised by PM Modi for his performance in the 100-metre race.
PM Modi's Inspiring Quotes on Community Service and Health Precautions from Mann Ki Baat | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-31
Animesh Kujur set a new national record in the men's 100m with a time of 10.18 seconds.
India's fastest man! Animesh Kujur shatters national record in men's 100m, becomes first Indian to run under 10.2 seconds | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-07-06
Animesh Kujur is Asia’s current top-ranked 200m sprinter who recently set a new national record.
Exclusive | Animesh Kujur: From suffering heatstrokes to breaking records and is India's 'Usain Bolt' | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-05-14
