Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Gurindervir Singh Turns Commonwealth Setback Into Asian Games Focus
Gurindervir Singh is an Indian runner who races in the 100 meters.
He set a national record by running it in 10.09 seconds.
Later, a hamstring injury hurt his performance at the Commonwealth Games.
He did not reach the semifinals there.
Singh says the setback taught him what to improve.
He has trained harder and says he is now completely fit.
He and Animesh Kujur encourage each other by competing together.
Singh hopes this preparation will help him succeed at the Asian Games in Japan.
Gurindervir Singh says he is completely fit and more focused ahead of the Asian Games in Japan.
A hamstring injury limited him to 10.39 seconds and 28th place in the Commonwealth Games heats.
Singh set the Indian men’s 100m national record at 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.
He finished second in 10.32 seconds behind Animesh Kujur at the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi.
Singh says training with Kujur motivates both sprinters, while time away from home has been his biggest sacrifice.
- Who
- Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh, alongside rival Animesh Kujur.
- What
- Singh is preparing for the Asian Games after recovering from a hamstring injury that affected his Commonwealth Games performance.
- When
- He spoke on Thursday; the Asian Games are scheduled to begin on September 19.
- Where
- The Asian Games will be held in Japan; Singh discussed his preparation after competing in New Delhi.
- Why
- The Commonwealth Games setback motivated Singh to train harder, improve his preparation, and focus more closely on the Asian Games.
- National record
- 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m
- Record venue
- Federation Cup in Ranchi
- Commonwealth Games result
- 10.39 seconds and 28th after the heats
- Injury
- T-Junction hamstring injury
- Recovery
- Approximately 24–25 days of rehabilitation
- Recent race
- Second place in 10.32 seconds at the Indian Athletics Series Final
- Asian Games
- Scheduled to start September 19 in Japan