Sprint legend Usain Bolt to go to India for exhibition soccer sport on October 1

Sprint legend Usain Bolt will commerce his operating spikes for soccer boots as he’s set to go to India for a novel exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1.

Bolt, one of many biggest athletes of all time with eight Olympic gold medals to his credit score, will gentle up the pitch in an unique soccer showcase alongside footballers, Bollywood personalities and different distinguished figures.

Bolt will characterize each Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, enjoying one half every bringing followers from each camps collectively in PUMA’s two-day celebration, beginning September 30.

This exhibition match can be a ticketed occasion.

“We believe sport has the power to inspire and unite communities. Football is one of the most popular sports among the youth of India, and bringing Usain Bolt to play here is our way of celebrating that momentum,” PUMA India MD Karthik Balagopalan stated.

Beyond the observe, Bolt has at all times carried a deep ardour for soccer.

Growing up, he usually performed the game and dreamt of showcasing his velocity and expertise on the pitch. After retiring from athletics, he actively pursued this love, coaching, enjoying trial matches, and even scoring objectives alongside the way in which.