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Gulveer Singh Leads Indian Charge at World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m, will headline the Indian contingent at the upcoming World 10K Bengaluru. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label race, offers a total prize purse of $210,000. Singh is in excellent form, recently setting the best Indian half-marathon time in New York. He will face strong international competition, including athletes from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.

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

  • Gulveer Singh leads Indian elite field
  • Race is a World Athletics Gold Label event
  • Total prize purse of USD 210,000
  • Strong international elite line-up announced
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Gulveer Singh to lead Indian elite field at World 10K Bengaluru

National record holder Gulveer Singh headlines the Indian elite field at the World 10K Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label race with a $210,000 prize purse.

Gulveer Singh to lead Indian elite field at World 10K Bengaluru
"The TCS World 10K Bengaluru attracts some of the best international athletes every year. - Gulveer Singh"

Bengaluru, March 26

Gulveer Singh, 10,000m & 5,000m national record holder, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled to take place April 26.

A World Athletics Gold Label Race, 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.

Gulveer 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 Tata Steel 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.

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, Gulveer 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 added.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Great to see the event attracting top international talent. Competing against runners like Kibet and Langat will only make our athletes better. Gulveer is right—this is crucial preparation for the bigger games later this year. All the best to the entire Indian contingent!
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Rohit P
The prize money for Indian elites (₹3 lakh) seems a bit low compared to the overall purse, no? The international winners get USD 26,000! I understand it's a tiered system, but hope our athletes get more financial support and recognition. That said, go Gulveer!
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Sarah B
As someone living in Bengaluru, the energy during the World 10K is incredible. It's more than just a race; it gets the whole city moving. Seeing athletes of this caliber will definitely inspire local runners, especially kids. Can't wait for April 26th!
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Vikram M
His consistency is remarkable—national records in both 5K and 10K, a podium in NYC, and an event record in Kolkata. He's on a roll! The Bengaluru course can be challenging with the weather and slight elevation, but if anyone can handle it, it's him. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Events like these are so important for building a sporting culture. Gulveer mentioning it inspires young athletes is spot on. We need more such high-profile competitions across India. Hope there's good live coverage on TV or streaming for everyone to watch.

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