Gulveer Singh created history by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the Men’s 10,000m. The Indian distance runner clocked 27:49.78 to claim the silver medal, giving India its 12th medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Gulveer has now established himself as one of India’s greatest long-distance runners. He is a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, an Asian Games medallist, and an Asian Championships medallist. He also holds the Indian national records in the 3000m, 5000m, 10,000m, and 25km road race.
Gulveer Singh is carrying forward what Avinash Sable started at the Commonwealth Games 2022. This silver medal is not just about standing on the podium—it is about inspiring an entire generation of Indian distance runners.
For decades, athletes from Kenya and Uganda dominated long-distance events at the Commonwealth Games. But over the last two editions, Indian athletes have shown that they can compete with the very best in the world. Avinash Sable’s historic medal in 2022 and Gulveer Singh’s silver in 2026 are proof that Indian long-distance running is on the rise.
This is a massive boost for Indian athletics ahead of the Asian Games and, more importantly, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The future of Indian long-distance running looks brighter than ever.
His silver medal was even more special because, for the first time since 1986, no athlete from Kenya or Uganda finished on the podium in the Men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games.
A historic run, a historic medal, and another unforgettable moment for Indian athletics.