Gurindervir Singh, a Petty Officer in the Indian Navy, made history by becoming the first Indian man to run the 100 meters in under 10.10 seconds, clocking a remarkable 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. His achievement not only earned him the title of 'the fastest man in India' but also secured his qualification for the 2026 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

• 01Gurindervir Singh's time of 10.09 seconds broke the previous national record by 0.06 seconds.
• 02He initially set a record of 10.17 seconds in the semifinals before reclaiming the title.
• 03Animesh Kujur briefly held the record with a time of 10.15 seconds just before Gurindervir's final run.
• 04Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi also set a national record by breaking the 45-second barrier in the 400m with a time of 44.98 seconds.
• 05Both Gurindervir and Animesh will represent India at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Gurindervir Singh's achievement is a significant boost for Indian athletics, inspiring young athletes and enhancing the country's reputation in sprinting.