A Champion Takes His Final Lap

Indian athletics bids farewell to one of its finest warriors — Jinson Johnson — as the middle-distance icon officially retires from competitive sport.

From a small-town dreamer to a national hero, Jinson didn’t just run races — he carried the hopes of a generation.
In 2018, he shattered a 56-year drought by delivering India’s historic Asian Games gold in the 1500m, and doubled the pride with a silver in the 800m, placing Indian middle-distance running on the global map.

His career was never about easy victories. A career-threatening Achilles injury, the long silence of Covid, and repeated comebacks tested his spirit — but Jinson stood tall every time. True to his fighting heart, he closed his journey with an Asian Games bronze in 2023, proving once again that champions never quit — they rise.

Your footsteps will echo on every track, Jinson.
Thank you for the inspiration, the sacrifices, and the unforgettable moments.

Forever a legend.