At just 18, Parth Singh has announced himself as one of the most compelling young talents in Indian athletics. A sprinter and long jumper with equal flair, Parth belongs to a rare lineage of athletes who can dominate both the runway and the straight track.
His rise fast, fascinating, and global embodies the spirit of a new Indian sporting generation unafraid to dream beyond boundaries.
Born on 11 February 2007, Parth’s life has unfolded across continents. Known locally in Taiwan as Ku Pa Singh, he grew up in Taoyuan, 40 km south of Taipei, where his parents work and where he first discovered his love for speed. His father Sunil, an engineer, moved the family to Taiwan when Parth was six. What began as a routine family relocation turned into the starting line of an extraordinary athletic journey. Despite training abroad with access to modern tracks, scientific coaching and structured high-school athletics Parth’s identity has always been tied to India. He proudly represents Jharkhand in domestic competitions and travels long distances for trials and national meets.
“No matter where I train, I run for India.” Parth Singh, speaking to India Today
That statement, delivered with clarity and emotion, reflects the foundation of his sporting identity. Taiwan is home, but India is the flag he wants to carry onto the world stage.
Parth’s entry into athletics began with encouragement from his coach in Taiwan, Yu Wen Long, who spotted his natural explosiveness seven years ago. Starting with basic sprinting drills, Parth quickly showed an unusual combination of speed, power, and fluid movement attributes that make both the 100m and the long jump ideal disciplines for him.
While most young athletes specialise early, Parth took the uncommon route of developing both events simultaneously. The synergy works beautifully for him: sprinting builds raw speed while long jump refines his takeoff power, rhythm, and body control. It is a blueprint reminiscent of legends like Carl Lewis, who excelled in both events at the highest level.
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“In the 100 metres, it’s you versus time. But in long jump you feel like you’re flying.”
That contrast precision against flight fuels Parth’s competitive drive.
Breakthrough at the Junior Nationals
Parth’s arrival on the national radar became undeniable at the U20 National Junior Athletics Championships 2025 in Bhubaneswar. His performances there showcased both talent and temperament.
- 100m: 10.51 seconds
- Long jump: 7.82m (personal best)
The 10.51s sprint, although aided by a favourable wind, underlined elite potential. His long jump effort was even more significant a leap that surpassed the World U20 qualifying standard and placed him among the best junior jumpers India has produced in recent years.
Parth Singh: The Teenager Balancing Two Worlds, India’s Rising Sprint and Jump Hope
These results came under taxing conditions. Parth had undertaken a grueling 16-hour travel from Taiwan before competing across three sprint rounds and a long jump qualification on the same day. The next morning, he delivered his 7.82m lifetime best. It was not the first time he dominated at the national level. At the 2024 U18 Nationals in Bilaspur, he struck gold in the 100m and bronze in long jump, marking him as a special all-round talent even before turning 18.
Balancing Academics, Travel and Elite Sport
A day after winning titles in Bhubaneswar, Parth was already on a flight back to Taiwan. In one week, he had to appear for his first-semester exams.
“There’s no time to celebrate. I just hope I can go for next year’s World Championships without such a rush.”
This is the reality of Parth Singh’s life shuttling between two countries, navigating academics, and still producing world-class performances. The logistical load is unlike most Indian athletes, but it has made him resilient and incredibly adaptable. India is in a golden period of athletics. Neeraj Chopra has opened global doors, Kishore Jena is emerging in javelin, and Amlan Borgohain has shown what sprinting excellence looks like from an Indian lens. In this landscape, Parth represents the next wave young, global, fearless.
His immediate goals are straightforward:
- Run a legal sub-10.50s in the 100m
- Consistently cross 8.00m in long jump
- Qualify and compete strongly in the Asian U20 and World U20 Championships
Breaking the 8-metre barrier is perhaps the most significant. An 8.00m long jumper enters global relevance finals, podiums, elite company. Parth is already at 7.82m at just 18 years old, indicating enormous upside. On the sprinting front, only fractions separate him from the Indian U20 record of 10.47s. His 10.51s run, even wind-assisted, shows that a legal breakthrough remains a matter of time.
The Administrative Side: A Challenge Yet to Be Solved
Parth’s international identity still requires resolution. His World Athletics profile currently lists him under Chinese Taipei, a technicality from competing in Taiwan’s local circuit. This needs to be corrected to India (IND) to avoid eligibility complications in continental and world competitions. He also needs formal alignment with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on overseas training permissions an administrative step essential for validating his performances.
These are solvable issues, but the clock is ticking as major 2026 events draw near. A Future That India Must Invest In. Parth Singh is more than a medal prospect he represents what India’s next decade of athletics can look like. Internationally trained athletes grounded in Indian identity, competing with scientific preparation, and dreaming at global scale.
He is already qualified for the 2026 World U20 Championships in the long jump and is on track to qualify in the 100m as well. With proper support, streamlined paperwork, and strategic training management, he could stand on a world junior podium by 2026 and be on track for senior contention by 2028. At 18, he is young enough to grow, disciplined enough to handle the grind, and talented enough to aim for global stages.
Parth Singh is not just emerging he is rising fast. And India would do well to rise with him.
