Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh hail Gurindervir Singh after historic 10.09s national record sprint
New Delhi, May 25
Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh lauded India's sprint sensation Gurindervir Singh after the Punjab athlete scripted history by becoming the fastest Indian ever in the men's 100m event.
Gurindervir clocked a sensational 10.09 seconds at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi, becoming the first Indian man to breach the 10.10-second barrier in the blue-riband event.
The 25-year-old's remarkable effort rewrote the national record and secured qualification for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Reacting to the historic feat, Tendulkar shared a post on X, praising the sprinter for his landmark achievement.
"Incredibly proud of Gurindervir Singh for becoming the fastest Indian ever. What a phenomenal achievement. Keep sprinting ahead, champion!" Tendulkar said in a post on X.
Yuvraj also congratulated the sprinter through a heartfelt Instagram post, highlighting Punjab's rich sporting culture and Gurindervir's inspirational rise.
"Congratulations @gurindervir_singh on creating history with a stunning 10.09s National Record in the 100m. Proud to see India produce moments like this on the global stage, and even prouder to see Punjab continue its incredible legacy of giving the country fearless athletes with heart, hunger and determination. Your achievement will inspire a whole new generation to believe that Indian sprinting belongs among the very best," Yuvraj posted.
Gurindervir's record-breaking run capped a dramatic day in Ranchi. He had earlier clocked 10.17 seconds in the semifinals to briefly set a new national mark, only for fellow sprinter Animesh Kujur to surpass it moments later with a 10.15-second effort.
In the final, however, Gurindervir reclaimed the record emphatically with his historic 10.09s finish, while both he and Animesh booked their spots for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Earlier on Sunday, the Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the sprinter after he became the first Indian to clock below 10.10 seconds in the men's 100m event.
In a post on X, Mandaviya wrote, "10.09 seconds! Gurindervir Singh, you have rewritten history. The entire nation is incredibly proud of you!"
— ANI
Reader Comments
So happy to see Punjab's sporting legacy continue! From Milkha to this, we keep producing speed. Yuvraj's words were spot on. The rivalry with Animesh in the semis and final made it even more thrilling. Both are champions. 🌟
Incredible achievement, but we need to invest more in athletics beyond cricket. See how China and USA dominate. We have the talent, but infrastructure is still lacking in many states. Hope Gurindervir gets the support he needs for CWG and Asian Games. 💪
Wow, 10.09 seconds is world-class! As an Australian, I know how tough sprinting is. Great to see India producing world-class sprinters. That semi-final drama with Animesh clocking 10.15 must have been electric. Congratulations from down under! 🏆
What a day for Indian sports! First Amlan Borgohain in 2022, now Gurindervir. The bar keeps rising. Also, Animesh Kujur deserves equal applause—10.15 is no joke! Both boys are making us proud. Shabash! 🙌
The way Gurindervir came back in the final after Animesh broke his record in semis shows real champion mentality. Mental toughness matters as much as physical speed. And seeing legends like Sachin and Yuvraj cheer makes it even sweeter. 🇮🇳🚀
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