PM Modi called, target now to go under 10 seconds: India’s fastest man Gurindervir Singh

India’s fastest man Gurindervir Singh was pleasantly surprised when Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him after his record-breaking run in Ranchi. Gurindervir, who dethroned Animesh Kujur as the fastest living Indian, clocked a stellar time of 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.

In a media interview on June 6, the 100m sprinter revealed that he did not expect the Prime Minister to call him. Calling it one of the greatest moments of his life, Gurindervir said he was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support he received from across the country.

“One of the most memorable moments for me was receiving a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was totally unexpected and a huge surprise. That phone call became one of the biggest moments of my life. It was an extremely proud moment not only for me but also for my family. We had hoped that something like this could happen one day, but we never imagined that it would happen so soon,” Gurindervir.

“I am extremely happy with all the love and support I have received. So many people have expressed their appreciation and pride in my achievement. I will continue to work hard in the future and strive to perform even better for the country,” he added.

The Indian sprinter also spoke about his ambitions, saying that he wants to become the first Indian to break the 10-second mark in the 100m sprint. The Punjab athlete is currently training under the Reliance Foundation program under coach James Hillier.

Earlier in May, Gurindervir Singh broke the national 100m record twice to become India’s fastest man. He first broke Animesh Kujura’s mark of 10.18 seconds when he clocked 10.17. Later, after Animesh bettered that mark in the same competition, Gurindervir responded with an amazing time of 10.09 seconds in the final to reclaim the national record.

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07 Jun 2026 14:47 IST