Summary
Another runner, Gurindervir, broke the Indian 100‑meter record earlier this year.
Coach Owens is excited about India's sprinters getting ready for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Key Points
4 points1
Kujur chose to pause the conversation about the fastest man title.
2
Gurindervir set a new national record in the 100‑meter race.
3
Coach Owens praised India's growing speed in sprint races.
4
The team is preparing for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
New Words to Learn
11 wordsOdisha
a state in India
reclaiming
trying to get something back again
crown
a symbol for being the best
historic
very important and memorable
sub‑10.10
running the race in less than ten seconds and one tenth
record
the best result ever recorded
sprint
a short, fast race
surge
a quick, strong increase
debate
a discussion where people have different opinions
shelves
puts aside or stops for now
hails
praises or cheers for
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