Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Village, Patial, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Gurindervir Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated Gurindervir Singh on X for breaking the men's 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds. Mann called the achievement a proud moment for Punjab and India, noting that Gurindervir has become the first Indian athlete to clock less than 10.10 seconds in the 100-meter race.
Business tycoon Anand Mahindra hailed Gurindervir Singh as a new hero of Indian sprinting after the Punjab athlete broke the men's 100m national record twice in two days in Ranchi. Mahindra praised the 25-year-old for becoming the first Indian to officially run below 10.10 seconds, securing qualification for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh publicly hailed Gurindervir Singh after his historic 10.09-second sprint at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. The 25-year-old's effort rewrote the national record and secured his qualification for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Gurindervir Singh set a new Indian national record in the men's 100 metres by clocking 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi. The performance made him the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier and also confirmed his status as one of the country's top sprint talents.
Do you like Gurindervir Singh?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gurindervir Singh Pannu |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Guri |
| Known for | Setting a national record in the men's 100-meter race in 10.09 seconds in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'6" (1.68 m) |
|---|---|
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
|---|---|
| Qualifications |
|
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
|---|---|
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Languages |
|
| Occupation | Petty Officer in the Indian Navy |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|
Family
| Father | Kamaljit Singh (former national-level volleyball player, assistant Sub-Inspector with the Punjab Police) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Rupinder Kaur |
Career
| Sport | Track and field |
|---|---|
| Event | Sprints |
| Titles |
|
| Medals |
|
| Latest Achievement | Became the first Indian sprinter to run the 100 metres in under 10.10 seconds, clocking 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi on 23/05/2026. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gurindervir_singh/ | |
| X | https://twitter.com/gurindervir_singh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Used to run in open fields in his hometown during childhood. | |
| 2. Did not receive any fancy equipment for practicing. | |
| 3. His father became his first role model, motivating him in running. | |
| 4. Joined the Punjab Institute of Sports academy for training. | |
| 5. Set a national junior record at the National Junior Athletics Championships in 2018. | |
| 6. Became the fastest man of India in 2021 at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships. | |
| 7. Faced health issues but continued training to rebuild stamina. | |
| 8. Achieved a 100 meters time of 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in 2025. | |
| 9. Became the first Indian athlete to break the 10.10 second record at the Federation Cup in 2026. | |
| 10. Works in the Indian Navy and is a fitness enthusiast. |