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Usain Bolt to feature for ISL clubs Bengaluru FC & Mumbai City FC

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Published at :September 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Modified at :September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Usain Bolt to feature for ISL clubs Bengaluru FC & Mumbai City FC

The fastest man on earth will be seen donning the jerseys of ISL clubs soon.

Usain Bolt, the legendary sprinter and 8-time Olympic gold medallist, will be on the Indian shores soon. He will represent Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC in an exhibition match in Mumbai. Bolt will be part of a sporting extravaganza organized by PUMA, of which he is a global ambassador.

The unique event will be graced by personalities from Football, Cinema, and other walks. PUMA will bring all the icons who share the ideals of the brand and represent it with pride, on the same stage. Usain Bolt will be the centre of attraction as he brings a touch of greatness to what promises to be a memorable event.

Usain Bolt to represent Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC

PUMA is bringing two of its biggest partners in India, Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, together for this once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza. An exhibition football match will be the highlight of the event. Usain Bolt will be representing both Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC in that exhibition match.

The Jamaican great will be featuring for the two Indian Super League clubs for one half each. The fans of both these clubs will have an opportunity to watch one of the all-time greatest sporting figures wearing their jerseys and representing them on a football pitch.

Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director, PUMA India, emphasized the importance and appeal of this event, which will be organized on October 1. He displayed his ecstasy, highlighting the magnitude of popularity that Football has and the global appeal that Usain Bolt brings with him.

”Football is one of the most popular sports among the youth of India, and bringing Usain Bolt — our global ambassador and one of the greatest icons in world sport — to play here is our way of celebrating that momentum,” he said.

Usain Bolt representing two Indian football clubs would make for a spectacle never seen before. “Bolt is excited and looking forward to taking the pitch in Mumbai, and this unique showcase with Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC is designed to fuel the passion of young fans while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the growth of football in India,” said Balagopalan.

Tickets to go live soon

The event will be a chance for sports lovers in the country to witness the greatness unfold with a multitude of icons congregating and sharing a stage, all for the love of the sport and reaffirming PUMA’s connection and commitment towards Football in India. The tickets to this spectacular extravaganza will go live soon.

When will Usain Bolt arrive in Mumbai?

The Jamaican icon will be in Mumbai on October 1, 2025.

Why is Usain Bolt coming to India?

Usain Bolt is coming to India to be a part of a sporting extravaganza organized by PUMA, of which he is a global ambassador.

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Navtej Vatsa
Navtej Vatsa

Navtej is all about narrating stories of human endeavour shaped by sporting excellence, from 22 yards to lush green pitches and buzzing arenas. With a background in broadcasting, he has a keen eye for compelling narratives that keep readers hooked. He primarily covers football and cricket, capturing the magic of two of the world’s most beloved sports.

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