PM Modi Celebrates Record-Breaking Athletes at Federation Cup 2026
Federation Cup: PM Modi hails athletes for breaking national records
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian athletes for their remarkable performances at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, where four national records were established. Notable achievements included Gurindervir Singh's historic 100m sprint and Vishal TK's groundbreaking 400m run.
- 01Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the 100m sprint with a time of 10.09 seconds, qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
- 02Vishal TK became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, finishing in 44.98 seconds.
- 03Tejaswin Shankar scored 8,057 points in decathlon, becoming the first Indian to surpass the 8,000-point mark.
- 04Kuldeep Kumar and Dev Meena jointly set a new national record in men's pole vault by clearing 5.45 metres.
- 05The Federation Cup featured nearly 800 athletes, marking a successful edition of the competition.
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During the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Cup 2026 held in Ranchi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Indian athletes for their outstanding achievements, which included breaking four national records. Notably, Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian man to complete the 100m sprint in under 10.10 seconds, clocking a remarkable 10.09 seconds. Vishal TK also made history by finishing the 400m in 44.98 seconds, breaking the 45-second barrier. Tejaswin Shankar excelled in decathlon, scoring 8,057 points and setting a new national record, while Kuldeep Kumar and Dev Meena jointly established a new pole vault record at 5.45 metres. The event saw participation from around 800 athletes, highlighting India's growing prowess in athletics.
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The achievements of these athletes may inspire a new generation of sports enthusiasts and contribute to the development of athletics in India.
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