Gurindervir Singh
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 December 2000 Patial, Punjab, India |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Military career | |
Branch |  Indian Navy |
Service years | 2022–present |
Rank | Petty officer |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 60 m, 100 m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Medal record | |
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Gurindervir Singh (born 24 December 2000) is an Indian sprinter. He is the current national record holder for the 60 m and 100 m.[1] He is the first Indian sprinter to breach the 10.10 barrier in the 100 m, recording a time of 10.09 at the 2026 Federation Cup in Ranchi.[2]
Early life
Gurindervir Singh was born on 24 December 2000 in Patial village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, in a family with strong sporting influences. His father, Kamaljit Singh, a retired Assistant sub-inspector in Punjab Police and former national-level volleyball player, introduced him to athletics. His grandfather served in the Indian Army and was a kabaddi player. Singh took up sprinting at a young age after being inspired by Usain Bolt's performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He joined the Indian Navy in 2022 through the sports quota and currently serves as a Petty officer.[3]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Asian U18 Championships | Bangkok, Thailand | 1st | 100 m | 10.77 |
| 1st | Medley | 1:55.62 | |||
| World U18 Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 29th (heats) | 100 m | 11.07 | |
| 2018 | Asian U20 Championships | Gifu, Japan | 17th (heats) | 100 m | 11.09 |
| 3rd | 4×100 m | 40.75 | |||
| 2019 | Eurasian Athletics U20 Meeting | Almaty, Kazakhstan | 1st | 100 m | 10.42 |
| World University Games | Naples, Italy | 27th (heats) | 100 m | 10.54 | |
| 12th (heats) | 4×100 m | 40.73 | |||
| South Asian Games | Kathmandu, Nepal | 6th | 100 m | 10.81 | |
| 2nd | 4×100 m | 39.97 | |||
| 2021 | World University Games | Chengdu, China | DNF | 4×100 m | — |
| 2024 | UAE Athletics Grand Prix | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 4th | 100 m | 10.55 |
| 2025 | International Imam Reza Cup | Mashhad, Iran | 2nd | 100 m | 10.56 |
| UAE Athletics Grand Prix | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 3rd | 100 m | 10.41 | |
| Taiwan Athletics Open | Taipei, Taiwan | 1st | 4×100 m | 38.75 | |
| Dromia International Sprint Meeting | Vari, Greece | 2nd | 4×100 m | 39.99 | |
| Moore-Guldensporenmeeting | Kortrijk, Belgium | 7th | 100 m | 10.57 | |
| Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern | Lucerne, Switzerland | 4th | 100 m | 10.54 | |
| PUMA Fast Arms Fast Legs | Wetzlar, Germany | 6th | 100 m | 10.56 | |
| World University Games | Bochum, Germany | 34th (heats) | 100 m | 11.00 | |
| 2026 | World Relays | Gaborone, Botswana | DQ | 4×100 m | — |
| Saudi Athletics Grand Prix | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2nd | 100 m | 10.44 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, Scotland | 28th (heats) | 100 m | 10.39 |
References
- ↑ "Federation Cup 2026 athletics: Gurindervir Singh dips to 10.09 to reclaim 100m national record". Olympics. 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Gurindervir snatches 100m national record from Animesh Kujur in stunning race". The New Indian Express. 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "All You Need to Know about Gurindervir Singh". The Bridge. 12 July 2026.
External links
- Gurindervir Singh at World Athletics
- Gurinder Vir Singh at InterSportStats
- Gurindervir Singh at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Gurindervir Singh on Instagram