| Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi is an Indian runner specializing in the 400-meter race. |
| He transitioned from playing soccer to running on the advice of his coach. |
| Ajmal started as a 100-meter sprinter but progressed to excel in the 400-meter event. |
| In 2019, he competed in the Summer Universiade, reaching the 200m semifinals and participating in the 4x100m relay. |
| At the 7th International Sprint & Relay Cup in Turkey, he secured third place with a time of 46.04 seconds. |
| In 2021, he won gold at the Inter-Services Championship with a time of 46.91 seconds. |
| Ajmal also clinched gold at the 2022 Indian Grand Prix, clocking in at 46.78 seconds. |
| In 2022, he participated in the World Championships, running in the 4x400m relay. |
| Ajmal became the Indian champion in both the 4x400m relay and mixed relay in 2022. |
| At the 2023 Asian Championships, he finished fourth in the 400 meters and secured silver in the relay event. |
| In the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Ajmal and his team achieved fifth place in the 4x400m relay finals. |
| His team's remarkable performance led them to the World Championship Final in 2023, where they finished fifth. |
| Ajmal's first 400m race at the National Services Championships earned him a gold medal in 46.91 seconds. |
| He aims to break the national 400m record of 45.21 seconds held by Muhammed Anas. |
| Initially aspiring to be a soccer player, Ajmal eventually pursued a track and field career. |
| His motto is 'Hear the bang and just run.' |
| Ajmal believes India offers more opportunities for success in the 400m than in the 100m sprint. |
| He prioritizes fitness and regularly visits the gym to maintain his shape. |
| Ajmal is also an adept cyclist, frequently seen cycling on different occasions. |
