Gurindervir Singh

Athlete

Indian Village, Patial, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionAthlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/12/2000
Age25 years
BirthplaceVillage, Patial, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Latest News about Gurindervir Singh

23/05/2026

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.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameGurindervir Singh Pannu
NicknameGuri
Known forSetting a national record in the men's 100-meter race in 10.09 seconds in 2026

Physical Stats & More

Height5'6" (1.68 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityLyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Qualifications
  • Graduation (2018-2021)
  • PGDCA (2021-22)

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
OccupationPetty Officer in the Indian Navy

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherKamaljit Singh (former national-level volleyball player, assistant Sub-Inspector with the Punjab Police)
MotherRupinder Kaur

Career

SportTrack and field
EventSprints
Titles
  • 60 m: 6.60 NR (2026)
  • 100 m: 10.09 NR (2026)
  • 4 × 100 m relay: 38.69 NR (2025)
Medals
  • Silver medal in Kathmandu 4 × 100 m relay race (South Asian Games, 2019)
  • Bronze medal in Gifu 4 × 100 m relay race (Asian Junior Championships, 2018)
  • Gold medal in Bangkok 100 m race (Asian Youth Championships, 2017)
Latest AchievementBecame 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.

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.
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