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Punjab Sprinter Breaks National 100m Record with 10.09s Run
Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh created history by winning gold in the men’s 100m event at the Athletics Federation Cup 2026 with a national record timing of 10.09 seconds. His mother Roupinder Kaur expressed pride over the achievement and urged youth to stay away from drug abuse while balancing academics and sports.
Indian athlete Gurindervir Singh scripted history after clinching the gold medal in the men’s 100m event at the Athletics Federation Cup 2026 with a record-breaking timing of 10.09 seconds.
The achievement made Gurindervir the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier in the event, marking a major milestone in Indian athletics.
Speaking from Jalandhar, his mother Roupinder Kaur expressed joy and pride over her son’s achievement. She said the family had been receiving congratulatory calls from relatives and well-wishers after the historic performance.
Roupinder Kaur recalled that Gurindervir had been cheerful and energetic since childhood and credited his coaches for playing an important role in shaping his athletic journey. She also said that his father had long dreamed of seeing him become a successful athlete.
In her message to young people, she urged them to listen to their parents, focus equally on academics and sports, and stay away from drug abuse.
Gurindervir Singh’s record-breaking performance is being celebrated as a breakthrough moment for Indian sprinting and is expected to inspire aspiring athletes across the country, especially in Punjab, which has produced several prominent sportspersons.