Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh wrote history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games after claiming a memorable silver medal at the 2026 edition in Glasgow on Tuesday.The national record holder clocked 27:49.78 to finish second behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, who took home the gold medal. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man completed the podium with bronze, while traditional distance-running powerhouses Kenya and Uganda surprisingly closed out the medals.
Gulveer executed the perfect race strategy
Competing in challenging rain-soaked conditions, Gulveer adopted a composed and tactical approach throughout the race. He stayed comfortably inside the leading pack for most of the 25-lap contest, conserving energy while closely tracking the frontrunners. With one lap to go, the Indian runner settled into third place before producing a blistering burst of speed in the closing stages. His powerful finishing kick took him to second place, securing a historic silver and one of India’s greatest achievements in Commonwealth Games distance running.
Historic milestone for Indian athletics
Gulveer’s podium finish ended India’s long wait for success in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games. No Indian athlete had previously won a medal in the event, making his silver a landmark moment for Indian athletics.India’s medalists so far are Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (gold, women’s shot put F57), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men’s high jump0), Gulve. Harjinder Kaur (silver, weightlifting), Valluri Ajaya Babu. (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women’s shot put F57) and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, for powerlifting).