Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 1 (ANI): Indian marathon athlete Kartik Karkera expressed his pleasure and willpower as he prepares to characterize the nation within the upcoming Asian Games 2026.
Speaking throughout an ASICS Ekiden India T-shirt launch occasion on Tuesday, Kartik stated that representing India on the worldwide stage is a superb feeling and an enormous honour. ‘Representing India within the upcoming Asian Games is a superb feeling. Having ‘India’ in your again is a big honour. I intention to safe the highest spot and take heed to our nationwide anthem. It’s a major achievement for me, and I’ll work arduous for it,’ Indian Marathon Athlete Kartik Karkera stated.
The 28-year-old, who can also be an Orthopedic Surgeon by occupation, attributed his constant performances and success to a powerful mindset and disciplined method.
‘For me, it is extra about mindset. My skilled profession has made me very sturdy mentally, and that’s serving to me run good races, keep constant, and obtain sturdy outcomes. Being a surgeon requires resilience and self-discipline, and now all the things is aligning–I’m precisely the place I wish to be,’ Karkera stated.
When requested about his preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, the 28-year-old Kartik stated that he’s aiming for each a gold medal and the nationwide marathon document.
‘Preparations are going very effectively. I’ve been coaching constantly and really arduous. And I really feel that I’ve an excellent likelihood to get to the highest spot. And finally, I may also give attention to breaking the nationwide document of India within the marathon,’ he stated.
ASICS Ekiden India 2026 will carry the spirit of Japan’s legendary Ekiden relay to India, the place groups of 4 runners will collectively cowl 10 kilometres, passing the standard Tasuki to symbolise belief, continuity and shared function.
The occasion will happen on fifth April 2026 at DLF CyberHub, Gurugram, and can characteristic a various mixture of Indian and Japanese runners, reinforcing cross-cultural collaboration by means of sport.
ASICS athlete Kartik stated throughout the occasion, ‘Distance working teaches you self-discipline, persistence and consistency, however Ekiden brings a totally totally different dimension to the game by means of teamwork. When you carry the Tasuki, you aren’t simply working your individual race; you might be carrying your workforce’s effort, belief and expectations with you. That sense of accountability makes the race very particular, and it’s great to see ASICS bringing this format to India and introducing runners right here to the spirit of workforce working.’ (ANI)