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

Gurindervir Singh delivered a stunning sprinting masterclass at the Federation Cup 2026, clocking 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m final at the Birsa Munda Stadium to reclaim the national record in dramatic fashion.

The 25-year-old from Punjab, known for his explosive speed and consistency this season, became the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier. His run came after a fiercely competitive two-day battle in which the national record changed hands multiple times between him and Animesh Kujur.

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On Friday, Gurindervir had briefly set a new national mark of 10.17 seconds in the heats, only for Kujur to better it with 10.15 seconds shortly after. However, Gurindervir responded emphatically in the final, producing a career-defining 10.09-second run to seal both the national record and qualification for major international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Adding a personal touch to his performance, Gurindervir wore a message on his kit that read: “Task is 10.10, not finished yet. Wait I am still standing.” He later delivered exactly that promise on the track.

Gurindervir Singh 🇮🇳 sets a new Indian National Record of 10.09s over 100m at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.pic.twitter.com/2NlTzXYCT0

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The son of a farmer from Patiala, Gurindervir trains under coach James Hillier at the Reliance Foundation High-Performance Centre. His journey has been marked by steady progress, including a national indoor 60m record of 6.60 seconds and a previous 100m best of 10.20 seconds.

He has also overcome significant setbacks, including a serious bout of stomach ulcers, which at one point threatened his athletics career.

With India’s sprinting standards rising rapidly and Kujur also pushing elite timings, the Federation Cup has signalled a new era for Indian men’s sprinting ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.