Every sporting milestone begins long before the medal, the record, or the applause.

It starts with a young dreamer showing up day after day, believing in a goal that nobody else can see yet.

For athletes, there is often one moment when that dream first takes root — a race they witness, a hero they admire, or simply a feeling that refuses to let go.

For Gurindervir Singh, that moment came in a small Punjab village.

Years later, the 25-year-old has rewritten Indian athletics history. At the Federation Cup, he sprinted 100 metres in a remarkable 10.09 seconds, becoming the first Indian athlete to break the 10.10-second barrier and earning the title of India's fastest man.

It's an achievement that has inspired a nation — but behind it lies years of perseverance, setbacks and an unwavering belief in a childhood dream.

A dream born........

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