‘Entire Punjab takes pride’: CM Bhagwant Mann praises Gurindervir Singh after landmark 10.09s NR run

A landmark moment in Indian sprinting unfolded in Ranchi as Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian to break the 10.10-second barrier in the men’s 100m, clocking a sensational 10.09 seconds at the 2026 National Senior Athletics Federation Competition.

The 25-year-old produced a career-defining run in the final at the Birsa Munda Stadium to reclaim the national record and cap off one of the most dramatic sprint contests in recent years.

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Reacting to the achievement, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann praised the sprinter and called it a proud moment for the state.

“Heartiest congratulations to our promising athlete Gurindervir Singh for winning the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. Our brave young son has set a new national record by clocking just 10.09 seconds,” Mann wrote on X.

ਸਾਡੇ ਹੋਣਹਾਰ ਅਥਲੀਟ ਗੁਰਿੰਦਰਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੂੰ ਰਾਂਚੀ ਵਿਖੇ ਫੈਡਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਕੱਪ ਦੀ 100 ਮੀਟਰ ਫਰਾਟਾ ਦੌੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੋਨੇ ਦਾ ਤਗ਼ਮਾ ਜਿੱਤਣ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਮੁਬਾਰਕਾਂ। ਸਾਡੇ ਗੱਭਰੂ ਜਵਾਨ ਨੇ ਮਹਿਜ਼ 10.09 ਸਕਿੰਟ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਂ ਕੱਢ ਕੇ ਨਵਾਂ ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੈ।

ਗੁਰਿੰਦਰਵੀਰ 100 ਮੀਟਰ ਦੌੜ ਵਿੱਚ 10.10 ਸਕਿੰਟ ਤੋਂ ਘੱਟ ਸਮਾਂ ਕੱਢਣ ਵਾਲਾ… pic.twitter.com/LVoa5tE1Wj

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) May 24, 2026

He further highlighted the historic nature of the performance, adding:

“Gurindervir has become the first Indian athlete to clock less than 10.10 seconds in the 100-meter race. By breaking a second national record in two days, the son of Punjab has brought glory to the state on the national and international stage. The entire Punjab takes pride in Gurindervir’s historic achievement. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the future,” he added.

Also Read: Gurindervir Singh shatters 100m National Record with blistering 10.09s at Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi

The performance came after a fiercely contested two-day battle for the national record, with Gurindervir first clocking 10.17s in the semifinals before Animesh Kujur briefly took it back with 10.15s.

In the final, Gurindervir responded emphatically, finishing ahead of Animesh (10.20s) and Pranav Gurav (10.29s), while also going under the Athletics Federation of India’s qualification mark for major international competitions.

The breakthrough also marks a major comeback milestone for Gurindervir, who had previously spent nearly a year sidelined due to a serious health setback before returning to become India’s fastest sprinter.

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