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- The son of a retired Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employee, Harjit credits much of his development to the guidance of coach Sarabjit Singh Happy, under whose mentorship he has transformed into a formidable competitor on the national stage.
- His breakthrough performance at the National Athletics Series-5 in Sangrur in May signalled the beginning of an impressive streak that has seen him emerge as a serious contender in India’s sprinting landscape.
- Speaking about his ward’s progress, coach Happy said the current phase is proving to be a golden period for Indian sprinting, with athletes pushing the boundaries of performance in the 100-metre event.
Punjab’s rising sprint star Harjit Singh added another milestone to his growing athletics career by securing top honours in the men’s 100-metre event at the Indian Athletics Series-8 held in Pune. The 28-year-old athlete from Majri village in Fatehgarh Sahib district stormed to victory with a timing of 10.17 seconds, reaffirming his status as one of the country’s most promising short-distance runners.
The latest achievement comes amid a remarkable run of form for Harjit, who has consistently delivered standout performances on the national circuit. Just days before his Pune success, he clocked 10.21 seconds at the Punjab State Senior Athletics Meet in Ludhiana, highlighting both his speed and consistency.
Harjit’s rise has been one of the most talked-about stories in Punjab athletics this season. His breakthrough performance at the National Athletics Series-5 in Sangrur in May signalled the beginning of an impressive streak that has seen him emerge as a serious contender in India’s sprinting landscape.
Known for his explosive starts and strong finishes, Harjit has steadily built a reputation alongside some of the nation’s leading sprinters. His journey to the track, however, was far from conventional. Before embracing athletics, he was an avid kabaddi player and continued in the sport until Class XI. It was only later that he shifted his full attention to sprinting.
The son of a retired Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employee, Harjit credits much of his development to the guidance of coach Sarabjit Singh Happy, under whose mentorship he has transformed into a formidable competitor on the national stage.
Speaking about his ward’s progress, coach Happy said the current phase is proving to be a golden period for Indian sprinting, with athletes pushing the boundaries of performance in the 100-metre event. He noted that Harjit’s recent timings reflect the hard work and determination that have gone into his preparation.
With back-to-back podium finishes and a string of impressive timings, Harjit Singh is rapidly establishing himself among the country’s elite sprinters. As the athletics season progresses, expectations are growing that the Fatehgarh Sahib athlete could play a significant role in shaping the future of Indian sprinting.
