Usain Bolt races through Asia’s largest spice market in Delhi with PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh and Animesh Kujur

The national capital on Tuesday woke up to a burst of speed, colour, and culture as Old Delhi transformed into a playground for the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt.

Against the backdrop of Khari Baoli, the largest spice market in Asia, history met sporting spectacle in a way India has never witnessed before.

For the first time ever, the heritage terrace of Delhi’s Khari Baoli transformed into a sprint track.

Usain Bolt races in Delhi’s spice market

Bolt, joined by India’s Olympic heroes such as PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh, and Animesh Kujur, turned the centuries-old rooftop, once a stage for spice trading, kite flying, and festivals, into a relay of champions.

Commenting on the occasion, legendary athlete Bolt said, “Running through the spice-scented rooftops of Old Delhi was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. To share the baton with India’s finest Olympians and fellow PUMAs like PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh, and Animesh Kujur in such a historic setting was pure energy.

Here’s something you don’t see every day: Usain Bolt running on the rooftops of Khari Baoli!

The Fastest Man on Earth joined fellow #PUMA ambassadors PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh, and Animesh Kujur for a scintillating relay race across Old Delhi’s iconic spice market.… pic.twitter.com/JWz1x1bDLU

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“This is what sport is all about, breaking boundaries, creating culture, and having fun along the way.” With the Red Fort looming in the distance and spices drying under the morning sun, the race stitched together culture and competition in a way never seen before.

Indian badminton icon Sindhu said “It was inspiring to run shoulder to shoulder with Usain Bolt at Khari Baoli in the heart of Old Delhi. As an athlete, being part of such a once-in-a-lifetime relay with a global legend felt surreal, it’s the kind of moment that reminds me why I fell in love with sport in the first place.

Hockey legend Sreejesh added, “Being part of this relay with the legendary Usain Bolt on the rooftop of Khari Bouli was memorable.”