‘Fair winds, fast feet’: Indian Navy hails officer Gurindervir Singh as he becomes India’s fastest man
Gurindervir Singh, an officer in the Indian Navy, has made history by becoming the fastest man in India after clocking 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m at the 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships. This achievement not only sets a new national record but also qualifies him for the upcoming Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Singh expressed his delight and emphasized the importance of mental toughness in his performance.
- ▪Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the 100m sprint with a time of 10.09 seconds.
- ▪He is the first Indian to run the 100m in under 10.1 seconds.
- ▪Singh's performance qualifies him for the 2026 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
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‘Fair winds, fast feet’: Indian Navy hails officer Gurindervir Singh as he becomes India’s fastest manGurindervir Singh said he was delighted with his performance and hopes to continue delivering strong results in the future.Published on: May 24, 2026 4:03 PM ISTWritten by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link The Indian Navy celebrated one of its own, Gurindervir Singh, after the sprinter scripted history at the 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships in Ranchi by becoming the first Indian to clock 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m.Ranchi, May 24 (ANI): Indian Navy Officer Gurindervir Singh, sets a new national record in the 100m sprint with a timing of 10.09 seconds at the ongoing 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships, in Ranchi on Sunday.
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