PM Modi Celebrates Gurindervir Singh's Historic 100m Sprint Record
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds athletes Gurindervir, Animesh Kujur
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In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur for their remarkable achievements at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi, where Gurindervir set a new national record of 10.09 seconds in the 100-meter race.
- 01Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian male sprinter to complete the 100-meter race in under 10.10 seconds, achieving a time of 10.09 seconds.
- 02Animesh Kujur also excelled, briefly setting a national record of 10.15 seconds before Gurindervir reclaimed the title.
- 03Both athletes qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in Glasgow.
- 04Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed national pride in Gurindervir's achievement, highlighting its historic significance.
- 05The competition saw three national records broken in just two days.
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During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the extraordinary accomplishments of Indian sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi. Gurindervir made history by clocking 10.09 seconds, becoming the first Indian male athlete to break the 10.10-second barrier in the 100-meter race. His achievement not only rewrote the national record but also secured his qualification for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Animesh Kujur also impressed with a time of 10.15 seconds, briefly holding the national record before Gurindervir's final run. Both athletes demonstrated a spirit of healthy competition and friendship, with Gurindervir sharing his journey from childhood aspirations to national recognition. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Gurindervir, emphasizing the pride felt by the nation in this historic milestone.
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Gurindervir Singh's achievement is expected to inspire young athletes across India, promoting sports and physical fitness.
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