Gurindervir, 25, entered the record books during the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi on Saturday. The Punjab\u2019s sprinter representing Reliance clocked 10.09 seconds to reclaim his men\u2019s 100m crown. He first shattered Animesh Kujur's previous national mark of 10.18s by clocking 10.17s in the opening semifinal heat. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"10.09 seconds! Gurindervir Singh, you have rewritten history. The entire nation is incredibly proud of you!\" Mandaviya wrote in an X post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gurindervir, who is a Petty Officer in the Indian Navy, also cleared the Athletics Federation of India\u2019s qualification mark for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, set at an identical 10.16s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"#IndianNavy salutes the spirit, speed and dedication of our champion sprinter. Fair winds. Fast feet,\" the Indian Navy shared on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gurindervir, who is a Petty Officer in the Indian Navy, also cleared the Athletics Federation of India\u2019s qualification mark for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, set at an identical 10.16s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"His historic performance of 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup held in Ranchi is a symbol of the bright future of Indian athletics. This achievement will inspire the youth of the country to dream big and achieve them. Heartiest congratulations to Gurindervir Singh for this splendid success and best wishes for a bright future,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n