Harjit Singh, a 28-year-old sprinter from Majri village in Fatehgarh Sahib, continued his remarkable rise in Indian athletics by winning the men's 100-metre race at the Indian Athletics Series-8 in Pune with an impressive time of 10.17 seconds.
Consistent Performances
This victory adds to a series of stunning performances by Harjit. Just three days earlier, he clocked 10.21 seconds at the Punjab State Senior Athletics Meet in Ludhiana, demonstrating consistency and speed that mark him as one of Punjab's fastest emerging sprinters.
A friend and contemporary of sprint sensation Gurindervir Singh, Harjit is rapidly making a name for himself on the national stage. Over a month ago, he had a breakthrough run at the National Athletics Series-5 in Sangrur on May 9, setting the tone for a string of impressive performances.
Inspiring Journey
The sprinter's journey to the tracks is as inspiring as his times. The son of a retired PSPCL employee, Harjit played kabaddi until Class XI before switching his focus entirely to athletics. Under the guidance of coach Sarabjit Singh Happy, he has honed his skills and explosiveness, turning heads across national competitions.
Speaking to The Tribune, Coach Happy remarked, "This is the best era for 100-metre sprinters in India. Gurindervir always wanted to see this level of performance and Harjit has certainly delivered."
"With his speed, determination and growing track record, Harjit Singh is not just winning races—he's sprinting into the spotlight," the proud coach added.
