Olympic Sprinter Kenny Bednarek Offers Mentorship to Boost Indian Athletics

Kenny Bednarek, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, is eager to mentor young Indian athletes to help develop athletics in India. He is impressed by India's growing athletics scene following Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win and is committed to supporting sports development through interaction and experience sharing.

Kenny Bednarek, a decorated two-time Olympic silver medallist sprinter, is enthusiastic about the evolving landscape of Indian athletics and expresses his willingness to mentor and share experiences with young athletes to foster the sport's growth.

Indian athletics has gained momentum post Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold, with rising talents like Sachin Yadav, Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable making their mark, as per Bednarek. He believes proper coaching and recovery systems can elevate Indian athletes globally.

Speaking at the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata event, Bednarek, an International Event Ambassador, highlighted the power of sports in uniting people and emphasized the importance of mental preparation, alongside physical training, for success at the elite level.

(With inputs from agencies.)