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Gulveer Singh wins silver in men's 10000m at CWG
New Indian Express··30 Jul
India's Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 29, 2026, clocking 27 minutes 49.78 seconds. It was India's first ever medal in the event at the Games. The distance runner is also entered for the 5,000 metres final scheduled for August 1 at the same venue.
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What It Means For You
- Sports fans tracking India's Glasgow campaign gain a landmark medal in an event where the country had never before reached the podium.
- Young athletes in distance running get a fresh role model showing that endurance events can deliver Commonwealth success for India.
- Anyone following the Games can watch Gulveer Singh compete again in the 5000m final on August 1 for another medal chance.
What's Happening
- Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 29, 2026, clocking 27 minutes 49.78 seconds.
- The result marked India's first ever medal in the 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games.
- Singh is also scheduled to compete in the men's 5,000 metres final on August 1 at the same venue.
India's First 10000m Commonwealth Medal
- India's athletics contingent at Glasgow 2026 has been building momentum across track and field events during the second week of competition.
- Distance running has historically been a less medal rich area for India at multi sport events compared with shooting and wrestling.
- Gulveer's timing of 27:49.78 places him among the leading distance runners competing at this edition of the Games.
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