Blanka Vlašić: Ambassador of TCS World 10K Bengaluru
Why in the news
Croatian athlete Blanka Vlašić has been appointed the international face of the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K in Bengaluru, a road race carrying the World Athletics Gold Label.
Key facts
- Appointment: International Event Ambassador for the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru.
- Person: Blanka Vlašić, a Croatian high jumper and double Olympic medallist.
- Record jump: 2.08 metres.
- Race date: April 26, 2026; the event holds the World Athletics Gold Label.
- Other roles: she works with the Croatian Olympic Committee and backs worldwide initiatives that use sport for peace.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Blanka Vlašić (Croatia) |
| Discipline | High jump |
| Event | 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru |
| Race date | April 26, 2026 |
Exam angle
- Appointment type: international event ambassador for a Gold Label road race.
- Remember the nationality, the sport and the 2.08 metre figure.
- Ambassador-style appointments are common in the sports section of general awareness papers.