Laid low: Gurindervir Singh injured his hamstring ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which meant he wasn’t in peak condition at the event.
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Two years ago, Gurindervir Singh stamped his return to the top rung of sprinters in India by winning the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in the fading light at Panchkula.
It was only 10.32 seconds, but it brought him the spotlight and support needed to kick his almost stagnant career back into gear. In time, it led to him becoming the fastest Indian on the track, raising expectations of a historic sub-10 run in the most glamorous event in athletics.
Published – September 05, 2026 06:30 am IST