Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has extended special congratulations to Gurindervir Singh—a young sprinter from Punjab who set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint—describing his achievement as a moment of pride for the entire state and the nation. The Chief Minister remarked that this “son of Punjab” has brought glory to the country through his hard work and talent.
Competing in the Federation Cup Athletics Championships held in Ranchi, Gurindervir Singh created history on Saturday by clocking a time of 10.09 seconds. He has become the first Indian athlete to complete the 100-meter sprint in under 10.10 seconds. Following this remarkable achievement, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took to social media to convey his best wishes to the athlete in a message posted in Punjabi.
Athlete Gurindervir Singh.
**Taking Punjab’s Name to the International Stage**
The Chief Minister stated that this brave young man from Punjab has set a new national record by completing the race in just 10.09 seconds. He added that Gurindervir Singh has proven that the youth of Punjab are capable of leading the nation even in the realm of sports. The Chief Minister affirmed that the entire state of Punjab takes immense pride in this athlete. In his message, Bhagwant Mann also noted that Gurindervir Singh continues to bring distinction to Punjab’s name at both national and international levels. He expressed his hope that the athlete would continue to set new benchmarks for the country in the future and proudly hoist India’s flag on international platforms.
