1 month ago
Animesh Kujur Aims for Commonwealth Games Glory
Animesh Kujur is a fast runner from India.
He holds the national record for the 200-meter race.
His coach, Martin Owens, thinks he can do well in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Animesh is good at running fast and turning corners well.
He likes to run in lanes 6 or 7 because they are easier.
His coach wants him to focus on winning medals, not just breaking records.
After the Commonwealth Games, Animesh will also prepare for the Asian Games in September.
He has run very fast times in the 100-meter race recently.
His coach believes he can do well in both competitions.
Animesh Kujur is the Indian national record holder in the 200-meter race.
His coach, Martin Owens, advises him to focus on winning medals rather than breaking records.
Kujur has improved his start, curve running, and top speed significantly.
He prefers running in lanes 6 or 7 due to easier curves.
Kujur will also aim to peak at the Asian Games in September.
- Who
- Animesh Kujur, an Indian sprinter and national record holder in the 200m.
- What
- Animesh Kujur is preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2026, focusing on his 200m event.
- Where
- Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games and an unspecified location for the Asian Games.
- When
- The Commonwealth Games 2026 and the Asian Games in September.
- Why
- To win medals and improve his performance in international competitions.
Focus on Medals
Chasing Records
Race Strategy
Focus on Medals
Kujur should focus on winning medals rather than chasing records.
Chasing Records
Kujur should aim to break records to showcase his potential.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Animesh Kujur
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Coach
- Martin Owens
- National Record
- 20.32 seconds (200m)
- Recent 100m Times
- 10.14s (Wetzlar), 10.15s (Ranchi)
- Preferred Lanes
- Lane 6 or 7
- Upcoming Event
- Asian Games (September)
Quotes
Martin Owens
Coach of Animesh Kujur at the Odisha Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre
“"He has improved his start immensely, he is running his bend so much better, his top speed is better, and his endurance is better."”
indianexpress.com
“"If Animesh goes below 20 (seconds) in Glasgow on a grey, miserable afternoon, it will be a phenomenal run."”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Related news
Global shares rise as AI-related stocks rebound on earnings
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Russell Crowe to star in 'Bluefly'
Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash With Cybersecurity Upgrades
Innovation and Global Branding Seen Driving $100 Billion Jewellery Exports
Xiaomi Unveils XRING O3 Ahead of Xiaomi 18 Fold Launch
NeoGeoInfo Secures USD 20 Million Series A for Global Expansion
