Kudos to four young Parsi athletes – Taronish Irani, Burzin Engineer, Nasha Elavia and Paashin Sethna – who delivered impressive performances at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious road races, held on 26^th April, 2026. Testing the runners with humid conditions and a demanding course featuring multiple elevations, this 18^th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label race featured over 35,000 participants, including elite international athletes, running a route starting and ending at the RSAOI Ground, with the main race hub at Manekshaw Parade Ground.

Leading the charge was Taronish Irani, who made a remarkable debut outside Mumbai. He finished 51^st overall out of 15,850 runners and secured 16^th place in his age category, clocking an impressive 36 minutes and 18 seconds. Having earlier secured a podium finish at the Tata Mumbai Marathon Open 10K, Taronish rose to the challenge of a tougher course with determination and grit.

Seasoned endurance athlete Burzin Engineer also delivered a standout performance, achieving a personal best time of 42 minutes and 49 seconds. He placed 292^nd overall and 50^th in his age category. Known for completing multiple Half Ironmans and a Full Ironman, Burzin continues to inspire many through his fitness venture, Tyrotransform.

Close behind were Nasha Elavia, who finished 301^st; and Paashin Sethna, who secured the 1,588^th position, both displaying strong commitment and competitive spirit. All four runners are currently participating in the Procam Slam, an elite racing series that spans Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, covering distances from 10 km to a full marathon.

Their performances reflect the rising presence of Parsi athletes on national platforms, inspiring the community with their discipline and determination.