From a promising young sprinter emerging from Chhattisgarh to rewriting India’s national records, Animesh Kujur’s journey encapsulates what happens when raw talent meets strategic support and global exposure. Backed by the Reliance Foundation and Sports Odisha, he trains at the high-performance centre in Bhubaneswar, under coach Martin Owens and international specialists. His recent opportunity to meet Usain Bolt through a collaboration with the sports brand PUMA in Mumbai adds a symbolic milestone to his budding career.