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Gulveer Singh Leads Indian Charge at World 10K Bengaluru Against Elite Field

National record holder Gulveer Singh will lead the Indian elite contingent at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru on April 26. Singh is in excellent form, having recently set the best Indian half-marathon time in New York. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label race, will also feature top international runners like Uganda's Harbert Kibet and Kenya's Vincent Langat. The race offers a significant prize purse and is seen as key preparation for upcoming multi-sport events.

Key Points: Gulveer Singh to Lead Indian Elite at World 10K Bengaluru

  • Gulveer Singh in red-hot form after NYC Half Marathon
  • Race features elite international athletes
  • Total prize purse of USD 210,000
  • Event is a World Athletics Gold Label Race
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Gulveer Singh to lead Indian elite field at 18th edition of World 10K Bengaluru

National record holder Gulveer Singh headlines Indian elite field at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label race on April 26.

"It will be a great opportunity to test myself again on the roads in Bengaluru. - Gulveer Singh"

Bengaluru, March 26

National record holder in the 10,000 m and 5,000 m, Gulveer Singh, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled on April 26.

A World Athletics Gold Label Race, the event continues to attract some of the finest distance runners from around the world while also providing Indian athletes the opportunity to test themselves against elite international competition on home soilas per a press release.

Gulveer Singh heads into the race in red-hot form, having finished third at the New York City Half Marathon earlier this month, where he clocked 59:42, which is the best timing for any Indian half-marathon runner.

The national record holder in both the 10,000m (27:00.22) and 5000m (12:59.77), Gulveer enjoyed a standout 2025 season, winning both events at the Asian Athletics Championships. He also set an event record of 1:12:06 at the World 25K Kolkata 2025.

"The TCS World 10K Bengaluru is one of the most competitive road races in the country, and I'm excited to line up this year. It will be a great opportunity to test myself again on the roads in Bengaluru," said Gulveer Singh.

Earlier in the month, organisers also announced a strong international elite line-up for the 18th edition of the race, including the likes of Harbert Kibet of Uganda, Kenya's Vincent Langat, Ethiopia's Gemechu Dida and Eritrea's Samuel Habte.

Speaking about the quality of the field, Singh said, "The TCS World 10K Bengaluru attracts some of the best international athletes every year. Competing against such a strong field motivates Indian runners to push themselves harder, and it can also inspire many young athletes in the country to take up running."

"Events like this are very important for the ecosystem, especially in a year where we are focusing on the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games," he further added.

The World 10K carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD 26,000 awarded to the winners in the men's and women's categories. Indian elite athletes will also compete for top honours with Rs 3 lakh on offer for the top finishers, with an additional Rs 1 lakh awarded for setting an event record.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud! It's events like these that inspire the next generation. My son has started taking running seriously after watching Gulveer's Asian Championships win. Hope he gets a home crowd advantage in Bengaluru.
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Rohit P
The prize money is impressive, but I hope more of this investment trickles down to developing infrastructure and coaches at the grassroots level. We have so much raw talent in small towns that needs proper support.
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Michael C
As an expat living in Bengaluru, it's amazing to see the city host a World Athletics Gold Label event. The international field looks very strong. Kibet and Langat are beasts. Will be a great test for Singh. Best of luck to all!
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Shreya B
His timing in the half marathon is incredible! 59:42! That's sub-1 hour. He's right, competing against the best Africans on home soil will only make our athletes better. Hope the weather in April is kind to the runners.
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David E
Respectfully, while it's great to celebrate Gulveer's success, I feel the article and focus is too much on one athlete. What about the women's elite field? I hope they get equal coverage and prize money. A balanced ecosystem is crucial.
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Karthik V

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