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Samardeep Singh Gill after winning gold in shot put on the last day of National Senior Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi. (PTI Photo)

Bowling medium-pace to 20.46m: How Samardeep crossed shot put's mental barrier

May 25, 2026 11:49 pm

In Ranchi, a cricketer-turned-shot-putter defeated national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor, broke the 20m mark for the first time, and qualified for the Commonwealth Games — all in one night.

Gurindervir Singh broke national 100m record with a timing of 10.09s at Federation Cup in Ranchi, first Indian to go below 10.10s. (PTI Photo)

How a jibe at his appearance nearly derailed India's fastest man Gurindervir

May 26, 2026 12:12 am

India's fastest man suffered a drop in confidence when an unkind comment on his looks cut him deep, prompting coach James Hillier to counsel him on ignoring foolish people

Gurindervir Singh goes below 10.1s as India looks at sprint revolution

May 25, 2026 11:40 am

Punjab sprinter breaks national 100m record with a timing of 10.09s at Federation Cup in Ranchi, first Indian to go below 10.10s.

One hour of history: India’s night of athletic breakthroughs

May 24, 2026 12:19 am

Gurindervir’s sub-10.10s sprint, Vishal TK going below 45 seconds in 400m and Tejaswin Shankar’s 8,000-point decathlon mark sets a new benchmark for the country’s track and field scene

Gurindervir Singh India's fastest sprinter

How late-night shifts and village grounds built India’s fastest sprinter

May 24, 2026 11:50 am

Gurindervir Singh’s father, Kamaljit, recalls the early struggles of India’s fastest man

10.26 to 10.09: How Indian sprinters are shattering long-standing barriers

May 23, 2026 11:28 pm

Under coach James Hillier, Indian sprinters are rapidly rewriting limits once considered untouchable nationally

Long jumper Ancy unlocks key to consistency after battle with hormonal issues

May 23, 2026 5:19 pm

Twenty-five year old won gold with a jump of 6.75 metres at the Fed Cup but missed qualifying standard for Commonwealth Games; However, five of her six jumps were over 6.50 metres

Gurindervir (10.17s) - Animesh (10.15s) rumble in Ranchi as 100m NR falls twice

May 23, 2026 2:13 pm

While Gurindervir who held back after 80m missed the Commonwealth Games qualification mark by 0.01s, Animesh went flat out, to reclaim his record; Saturday 7.10 pm could witness an encore