Blanka Vlašić Named Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026 | 16 Apr 2026

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Blanka Vlašić, a double Olympic medallist and former world champion high jumper, has been named the International Event Ambassador for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026.  

Key Points 

• Announcement: Blanka Vlašić will serve as the International Event Ambassador for the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru. 
  • The event is scheduled to be held on 26th April 2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. 
• Event: The race is recognised as a World Athletics Gold Label Race, highlighting its international prestige in road running competitions. 
• Organisers: The event is promoted by Procam International, a leading sports management company known for organising major running events in India. 
• Blanka Vlašić: Blanka Vlašić is one of the most successful high jump athletes in history, having won Olympic silver at Beijing 2008 and bronze at Rio 2016. 
• She is also associated with the “Champions for Peace” initiative and also serves as Vice-President of the Croatian Olympic Committee.