Punjab’s sprint sensation Gurindervir Singh stormed to 60m gold at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, on March 26, 2026. Clocking a blistering 6.52 seconds, he shattered the national indoor record by 0.04s, held by India’s Dharambir since 2022. The 22-year-old from Jalandhar dominated Heat 1 (6.60s), semi-final (6.55s), and final, edging Haryana’s Ajay Kumar (6.58s silver) and Tamil Nadu’s Mukesh (6.62s bronze). This marks Gurindervir’s second national indoor gold after his 2025 200m triumph. His outdoor PB: 10.21s in 100m at Federation Cup 2025.
Hosted by Athletics Federation of India (AFI) at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the championships featured 500+ athletes across 28 events. Gurindervir’s feat highlights India’s rising indoor prowess—national record progression: 6.68s (2019) to now 6.52s.
Coach Navdeep Singh credited explosive starts and gym work: “He’s eyeing Asian Indoor Worlds quota.” Gurindervir eyes Paris Olympics redemption after 2024 relay miss. AFI President Adille Sumariwalla praised: “Record breaker for Tokyo 2028 dreams.”
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What record did Gurindervir Singh break?
He set new men’s 60m national indoor record of 6.52s at Mangalagiri Champs on March 26, 2026, beating Dharambir’s 6.56s by 0.04s in the final.
2. What were his heats and competitors?
Heat 1: 6.60s; semi: 6.55s; final: 6.52s. Beat Haryana’s Ajay Kumar (silver 6.58s), Tamil Nadu’s Mukesh (bronze 6.62s). Punjab’s 2nd gold.
3. Where and when was the event held?
National Indoor Athletics Championships at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, March 24-27, 2026. 500+ athletes, 28 events, 10 records broken.
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