Sprinter Gurindervir Singh scripts history, becomes first Indian to set this record, CM Mohan Yadav greets
At the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Gurindervir Singh scripted history in a manner that captured the attention of the entire Indian athletics community. He set a new national record by completing the 100-meter sprint in just 10.09 seconds. With this feat, he also became the first Indian sprinter to complete the race in under 10.10 seconds. A remarkable aspect of this event was that the record was broken multiple times within a span of two days, but it was Gurindervir who ultimately claimed the final victory.
Ranchi witnessed two days of thrilling action, marked by records being broken and established in rapid succession. In the semi-finals, Gurindervir broke Animesh Kujur's record with a timing of 10.17 seconds; however, just minutes later, Animesh reclaimed the record by clocking 10.15 seconds—though the final showdown was yet to come.
True Grit Displayed in the Final Race
In the final race, Gurindervir set such a blistering pace right from the start that the other sprinters were left trailing behind. He clinched the gold medal by defeating Animesh Kujur by a margin of 0.11 seconds. His exuberance after crossing the finish line was a sight to behold. Following the race, he held up a placard that read: "Task is not finished yet."