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adidas athletes deliver record breaking performance at the TCS World 10k Race
Mumbai: The much-awaited TCS World 10K Race held in Bengaluru, is known for its challenging course and elite participants from all over the world. It once again witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism, with 29 adidas global and Indian athletes outperforming their competitors and dominating the podium.
Crossing the finish line with a time of 00 hours 27 minutes 57 seconds, Sabastain Sawe emerged victorious in the International Elite Men’s category, wearing the record-breaking adidas ADIZERO TAKUMI SEN 9. Following suit was Rodrigue Kwizera finishing in second place.
It surely was a podium sweep for adidas’ ADIZERO franchise as joining the men on the podium from the International Elite Women’s category was Fotyen Tesfaye finishing in second place along with Dera Dida in third place. Along with Seema Yadav claiming third place in the India Elite Women’s category. We also had 11 runners from the adidas speed squad finishing the race and owning the podiums in their respective categories, wearing the adidas ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 3.
Conquering the world of racing, the ADIZERO franchise has been the front-runner in breaking records, dominating the races, and topping the podiums. With eight World Championship titles, two broken World Records, and 50 per cent of all Major Marathons won in 2022, ADIZERO dominated races last year. But with the recent wins at the Boston Marathon and now claiming 16 podium wins at the TCS World 10K race, the year 2023 also belongs to adidas’ ADIZERO-wearing athletes.
With a focus on empowering athletes and maximising their potential, adidas has consistently strived to provide top-of-the-line sports equipment. The athletes’ outstanding performances serve as a testament to the brand’s commitment to excellence and its ability to enhance athletic performance.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
