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Usain Bolt to Tour Delhi and Mumbai Sept. 26–28 With National Sprint Challenge

The multi-city visit under Dream Icons features fan engagements culminating in a school sprint showdown that aims to energize India’s sports tourism sector, inspiring the next generation of athletes.

Olympic legend Usain Bolt set to tour India in September. Check out full details here.
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Overview

  • The tour runs from September 26 to 28 with public events scheduled in Delhi and Mumbai.
  • The schedule is organized by DreamSetGo’s Dream Icons initiative, welcoming Bolt as its inaugural international icon.
  • The nationwide “Dream Dash” sprint challenge will give school students a chance to compete in a final showdown judged by Bolt.
  • Bolt last visited India in 2014 for sponsor activities and an exhibition cricket match alongside Yuvraj Singh.
  • The visit highlights India’s growing sports tourism market valued at USD 10.87 billion in 2023, leveraging global icons to fuel youth development ahead of the 2036 Olympics.