Bengaluru, March 26 – Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26.
This World Athletics Gold Label Race carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD 26,000 awarded to the winners in the men's and women's categories. Indian elite athletes will also compete for top honors, with INR 3 lakh on offer for the top finishers, with an additional INR 1 lakh awarded for setting a new event record.
Gulveer is entering the race in top form, having finished third at the New York City Half Marathon earlier this month, where he clocked 59:42, which is the best time achieved by any Indian half-marathon runner.
The national record holder in both the 10,000m (27:00.22) and 5,000m (12:59.77) events, Gulveer enjoyed a successful 2025 season, winning both events at the Asian Athletics Championships. He also set a new event record of 1:12:06 at the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2025.
"The TCS World 10K Bengaluru is one of the most competitive road races in the country, and I'm excited to participate this year. It will be a great opportunity to test myself again on the roads in Bengaluru," said Gulveer.
Earlier in the month, organizers also announced a strong international elite lineup for the 18th edition of the race, including Harbert Kibet of Uganda, Kenya's Vincent Langat, Ethiopia's Gemechu Dida, and Eritrea's Samuel Habte.
Speaking about the quality of the field, Gulveer said, "The TCS World 10K Bengaluru attracts some of the best international athletes every year. Competing against such a strong field motivates Indian runners to push themselves harder, and it can also inspire many young athletes in the country to take up running."
"Events like this are very important for the ecosystem, especially in a year where we are focusing on the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games," he added.