Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates: Gulveer Singh Wins Historic Silver To Secure India’s First-Ever Men’s 10,000m CWG Medal

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India added another silver medal to its Commonwealth Games 2026 tally as Gulveer Singh delivered a historic performance in the men’s 10,000m event. The Indian long-distance runner stayed with the leading pack throughout the race before producing a powerful final lap to secure a remarkable podium finish. Gulveer clocked 27:49.78 to finish behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, while Isle of Man’s David Mullarkey took bronze.

Gulveer Singh Scripts History With Stunning Silver In Men’s 10,000m At CWG 2026

Gulveer Singh produced a career-defining performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning a historic silver medal in the men’s 10,000m event. The Indian distance runner stayed close to the front pack for most of the race before delivering a brilliant final-lap sprint to secure second place.

Gulveer clocked an impressive 27:49.78, finishing behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, while Isle of Man’s David Mullarkey took bronze. The Indian athlete also pulled off a major upset by beating strong contenders from traditional long-distance powerhouses Kenya and Uganda, who missed out on the podium.

The result marked a landmark moment for Indian athletics, as Gulveer became the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the 10,000m event. His silver medal added a new chapter to India’s distance-running history.

Who Is Gulveer Singh? Inside The Journey Of India’s Historic Commonwealth Games Medallist

Gulveer Singh has emerged as one of India’s leading long-distance runners, combining elite athletics with his career in the Indian Army. Born on June 1, 1998, in Atrauli, Uttar Pradesh, Gulveer joined The Grenadiers regiment in 2018, where his talent was further developed at the Army Sports Institute. He currently serves as a Naib Subedar in the Army.

Gulveer created history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning silver in the men’s 10,000m. Before this achievement, he had already established himself on the international stage by winning double gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, and securing bronze in the 10,000m at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Indian runner has also built an impressive record-breaking résumé, holding national records in the 5,000m, 10,000m, 3,000m and 25km road race events. In March 2026, he became the first Indian athlete to complete a half-marathon in under 60 minutes, further cementing his status as one of the country’s brightest distance-running stars.