Federation Cup 2025: Gurvindervir, Vishal TK set records; Tejaswin first Indian past 8000 in decathlon
Synopsis
Three national records in one afternoon at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Stadium — Gurvindervir Singh ran 10.09s to reclaim the 100m crown, Vishal TK became the first Indian to break 45 seconds on home soil, and Tejaswin Shankar crossed the 8000-point threshold in decathlon that no Indian had reached before. All three also cleared Commonwealth Games qualification marks, making this arguably the most productive single day for Indian athletics in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Gurvindervir Singh clocked 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m , setting a new national record and clearing the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 10.16 seconds .
Vishal TK ran 44.98 seconds in the men's 400m — the first Indian to break the 45-second barrier on Indian soil, improving his own national record of 45.12 seconds .
Tejaswin Shankar scored 8057 points in the decathlon, becoming the first Indian to cross 8000 points and surpassing his own national record of 7947 points .
All three athletes also cleared the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification marks in their respective events.
The records were set at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships at Birsa Munda Stadium , Ranchi , on 24 May 2025 .
Gurvindervir Singh and Vishal TK rewrote the record books on Saturday at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, while Tejaswin Shankar made history by becoming the first Indian decathlete to cross the 8000-point mark — a landmark day for Indian track and field on 24 May 2025.
Gurvindervir Singh Reclaims the 100m Crown
Gurvindervir Singh, 25, set the tone for the day with a blistering run of 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m final, reclaiming his national title and shattering the previous meet record of 10.18 seconds set by Animesh Kujur last year. The Punjab sprinter, competing under the Reliance banner, had clocked 10.17 seconds in the semi-finals on Friday before producing his best on the day that mattered.
The performance also cleared the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 10.16 seconds. Speaking after the race, Gurvindervir left no doubt about his intent: 'This record is to prove that I'm not finished and still have power in my legs,' he said.
His coach, James Hillier, was equally bullish. 'He is learning to execute the plans in the races, and his performance graph is getting better,' Hillier said, indicating further improvement is on the cards. Animesh Kujur of Odisha, who had run 10.15 seconds in Friday's semi-finals, had to settle for silver with 10.20 seconds, while Pranav Pramod (Reliance) took bronze in 10.29 seconds.
Vishal TK Breaks the 45-Second Barrier on Home Soil
Minutes after Gurvindervir's sprint, the stadium's attention turned to the men's 400m, where Vishal TK of Tamil Nadu achieved something no Indian had done before on Indian soil — clocking 44.98 seconds to become the first athlete from the country to break the 45-second barrier in the quarter-mile on home ground. The time also improved his own national record of 45.12 seconds, set in Chennai last year.
'I was confident of breaking 45 seconds today,' Vishal said, adding that he had mentally rehearsed the race beforehand. Looking ahead, he was equally ambitious: 'Athletics fans will certainly keep a track of me when I compete at the global level,' he said. Rajesh Ramesh (Tamil Nadu) finished second in 45.31 seconds, with Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) taking bronze in 45.47 seconds.
Tejaswin Shankar Enters the 8000-Point Club
Away from the sprint events, Tejaswin Shankar completed a historic decathlon campaign, accumulating 8057 points to become the first Indian to cross the 8000-point threshold in the discipline. His gold-winning total surpassed his own national record of 7947 points, set earlier this year in March, and also cleared the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 7787 points. Thowfeeq N (NCOE Trivandrum) finished second with 7530 points, and Gokul KR (Navy) was third with 7157 points.
Women's Events: Other Notable Performances
In the women's 100m, Sudeshna H of Maharashtra claimed gold in 11.56 seconds, edging Giridharani Ravikumar (Tamil Nadu, 11.58 secs) and Tamanna (Haryana, 11.62 secs). The women's 400m went to Vithya Ramjaj (Tamil Nadu) in 52.22 seconds. Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) equalled the women's pole vault meet record at 4.10 metres, matching Nitika Anup (Madhya Pradesh), while Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) improved her own triple jump meet record to 13.64 metres. In the javelin, Shilpa Rani (Haryana) topped with 56.46 metres, ahead of Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) at 55.61 metres.
Full Results
Men — 100m: Gurvindervir Singh (Reliance) 10.09 secs (NR); Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.20 secs; Pranav Pramod (Reliance) 10.29 secs.
Men — 400m: Vishal TK (Tamil Nadu) 44.98 secs (NR); Rajesh Ramesh (Tamil Nadu) 45.31 secs; Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 45.47 secs.
Decathlon: Tejaswin Shankar (Reliance) 8057 pts (NR); Thowfeeq N (NCOE Trivandrum) 7530 pts; Gokul KR (Navy) 7157 pts.
Women — 100m: Sudeshna H (Maharashtra) 11.56 secs; Giridharani Ravikumar (Tamil Nadu) 11.58 secs; Tamanna (Haryana) 11.62 secs.
Women — 400m: Vithya Ramjaj (Tamil Nadu) 52.22 secs; Ansa Babi (All India Police) 53.07 secs; Prachi (JSW) 53.26 secs.
Women — 1500m: Pooja (JSW) 4:11.34; Ankita (Uttarakhand) 4:12.28; Anju (Haryana) 4:21.26.
Javelin throw: Shilpa Rani (Haryana) 56.46m; Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) 55.61m; Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 54.85m.
Shot put: Krishna Jayashankar (Reliance) 17.35m; Yogita (Haryana) 16.82m; Shiksha (Reliance) 16.61m.
Pole vault: Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m (MR); Nitika Anup (Madhya Pradesh) 4.10m; Krishna Rachan (Railway Sports) 3.90m.
Triple jump: Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.64m (MR); Bhairabi Roy (Railway Sports) 13.28m; Mallala Anusha (Andhra Pradesh) 13.28m.
With three national records and two Commonwealth Games qualification marks secured in a single session, the focus now shifts to how these athletes carry this momentum into the international calendar.
Point of View
But doing it domestically, under meet conditions, removes the asterisk. The real question is whether the Athletics Federation of India can build a competition calendar that keeps these athletes race-sharp through the Commonwealth Games and beyond — India's record of peaking at trials and fading at global meets is a pattern that talent alone cannot fix.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What national records were set at the Federation Cup 2025 in Ranchi?
Three national records were set on Saturday: Gurvindervir Singh clocked 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m, Vishal TK ran 44.98 seconds in the men's 400m, and Tejaswin Shankar scored 8057 points in the decathlon. All three surpassed previous national bests in their respective events.
Why is Vishal TK's 44.98 seconds in the 400m historically significant?
Vishal TK became the first Indian athlete to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m on Indian soil, clocking 44.98 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. The run also improved his own national record of 45.12 seconds set in Chennai last year.
What milestone did Tejaswin Shankar achieve in the decathlon?
Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian decathlete to cross 8000 points, finishing with 8057 points at the Federation Cup. He surpassed his own national record of 7947 points and also cleared the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 7787 points.
Did these athletes qualify for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Yes. Gurvindervir Singh cleared the 100m qualification standard of 10.16 seconds with his 10.09-second run, and Tejaswin Shankar cleared the decathlon qualification mark of 7787 points with his 8057-point total. Vishal TK's 44.98 seconds also met the relevant qualification benchmark for the 400m.
Where and when was the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championship held?
The Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championship was held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The record-breaking performances took place on 24 May 2025.
