Three national records at Federation Cup in Ranchi: Gurindervir (100m), Vishal T.K. (400m), Tejaswin (decathlon)
On 23 May 2026 at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, Gurindervir Singh ran 10.09s in the 100m, Vishal T.K. 44.98s in the 400m and Tejaswin Shankar scored 8,057 points in the decathlon, all national records.
Summary
The National Senior Athletics Federation Cup at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Stadium saw three national records on 23 May 2026. Gurindervir Singh won the men's 100m in 10.09 seconds, becoming the first Indian to run under 10.10s, ahead of Animesh Kujur (10.20s). Vishal T.K. won the 400m in 44.98 seconds, improving his own record of 45.12s to become the first Indian to break 45 seconds. Tejaswin Shankar scored 8,057 points to become the first Indian decathlete to cross 8,000 points.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 23 May 2026, Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi (Jharkhand)
- Men's 100m
- Gurindervir Singh, 10.09s NR (first Indian under 10.10s); 2nd Animesh Kujur 10.20s
- Men's 400m
- Vishal T.K., 44.98s NR (first Indian under 45s; old NR 45.12s, his own)
- Decathlon
- Tejaswin Shankar, 8,057 points NR (first Indian above 8,000)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What national-record time did Gurindervir Singh clock to win the men's 100m at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on 23 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10.09 seconds
Gurindervir ran 10.09s, the first Indian under 10.10s; Animesh Kujur's 10.15s from the semi-finals was the previous record.
Who became the first Indian decathlete to cross 8,000 points, at the Federation Cup in Ranchi in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Tejaswin Shankar
Tejaswin Shankar scored 8,057 points; Thowfeeq N. was second and Gokul K.R. third, while Vishal T.K. set the 400m record.
Consider the following statements about the Federation Cup athletics in Ranchi (23 May 2026): 1. Vishal T.K. became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds. 2. Vishal T.K.'s 400m record broke a mark previously held by Animesh Kujur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Vishal ran 44.98s, the first sub-45 run by an Indian. The old record of 45.12s was his own, so statement 2 is wrong.