Kenny Bednarek Named Event Ambassador!!
Kenny Bednarek Joins Tata Steel World 25K as Ambassador
Excited to Represent the Event
Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has joined the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata as the international event Ambassador.
Bednarek expressed his excitement about the race and praised India’s growing running culture.
He believes world-class events like this inspire people to adopt fitness as a lifestyle.
Praise for indian Athletics
Bednarek highlighted that india has no shortage of talent in athletics.
He emphadata-sized that with proper coaching, structured training, and recovery systems, indian athletes can achieve global success.
He encouraged young athletes to remain dedicated and committed to their goals.
Importance of Mental Strength
Bednarek stressed that mental strength is crucial at the elite level.
Despite physical preparation and talent, performance depends heavily on discipline, confidence, responsibility, and recovery.
He described sprinting as 90 percent a mental game, where focus and mindset determine results.
Lessons from His Career
Sharing his experiences, Bednarek emphadata-sized continuous improvement rather than perfection.
Even after winning major competitions, he and his team review performances to find ways to improve.
He interacted with students at GD Birla Centre for education to motivate them and share his journey.
Achievements in international Athletics
Bednarek won silver medals in the men’s 200m at the tokyo 2020 and paris 2024 Olympics.
He is also a silver medalist at the World Athletics Championships and a consistent performer in the Diamond League.
His personal best in the 200m is 19.49 seconds.
Event as a Celebration
Bednarek said the Tata Steel World 25K kolkata is more than a race—it is a celebration of sports.
He highlighted the inspiration of seeing elite athletes, amateur runners, and first-time participants running together.
Bednarek looks forward to cheering on the participants and witnessing the spirit of unity and passion in indian athletics.
Promoting sports Culture in India
He applauded India’s growing sports culture across athletics, football, cricket, and distance running.
Bednarek emphadata-sized the power of sports to transform lives and expressed readiness to mentor and share his experiences with indian athletes.