Day 2 of the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 delivered a thrilling sprint contest, with Gurvinder Singh emerging as one of the key contenders in a high-quality men’s 60m field.
Coming into the final rounds, the competition was razor-close. Gurvinder Singh (6.69s) led the charge in the semifinals, followed closely by Animesh Kujur (6.71s) and others in a tightly packed race where margins were measured in hundredths of a second.
Amid this intense lineup, Singh held his ground against India’s fastest sprinters, showcasing sharp acceleration and consistency across rounds. The event itself turned into a historic showdown, culminating in Gurvinder eventually breaking the national record in the final.
“It was all about the start and holding form,” one of the athletes noted after the race, reflecting the fine margins that defined the contest.
The men’s 60m proved to be one of the highlights of the championships, with multiple runners clocking sub-6.75 timings—an encouraging sign for Indian sprinting depth. For Singh, the performance marks a strong statement at the national level, positioning him among the emerging names to watch in India’s indoor circuit.
With such fierce competition and record-breaking performances, the Bhubaneswar meet is fast becoming a turning point for Indian sprinting—and Singh is right in the mix of this new wave.
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