Usain Bolt To Play In India Exhibition Football Match On October 1

By Sourav Sarkar 路 22 Sep 2025 路 7:42 PM IST 路 0 Reads
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Bhubaneswar: Sprint Icon To Showcase Football Skills
Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will arrive in India to take part in a special exhibition football match on October 1. Known worldwide as the fastest man on earth, Bolt will trade his sprinting spikes for football boots in what promises to be a star-studded sporting spectacle.

Bengaluru FC And Mumbai City FC To Share The Legend
Adding to the excitement, Bolt will represent both Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC during the game. The Jamaican sprinter will play one half for each side, ensuring fans of both clubs get the rare experience of watching him in action on the pitch.

Part Of PUMA鈥檚 Grand Celebration
The football match is part of PUMA India鈥檚 two-day celebration beginning September 30. The event aims to blend sport, entertainment and fan engagement, making it more than just a game.

Celebrity Participation To Add Glamour
The exhibition is a ticketed event and is expected to feature not only Bolt but also a host of Bollywood stars, top athletes and prominent personalities, adding glamour to the evening.

Bolt鈥檚 Enduring Passion For Football
While Bolt鈥檚 fame rests on his sprinting achievements, football has always been his first love. Since retiring from athletics, he has trained with professional clubs and played in several high-profile exhibition matches around the world. His visit to India marks another step in celebrating that passion with fans across聽continents

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