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Athletics legend Usain Bolt to visit India next month for exhibition football match

Former sprinter Usain Bolt is considered the greatest athlete of all time as he won eight gold medals at the Olympics.

Sprint legend Usain Bolt will trade his running spikes for football boots as he is set to visit India for a unique exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1.

Bolt, one of the greatest athletes of all time with eight Olympic gold medals to his credit, will light up the pitch in an exclusive football showcase alongside footballers, Bollywood personalities and other prominent figures.

Bolt will represent both Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, playing one half each bringing fans from both camps together in PUMA’s two-day celebration, starting September 30.

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This exhibition match will be a ticketed event.

“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 said.

Beyond the track, Bolt has always carried a deep passion for football.

Growing up, he often played the sport and dreamt of showcasing his speed and skills on the pitch. After retiring from athletics, he actively pursued this love, training, playing trial matches, and even scoring goals along the way.

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