CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh creates history, becomes first Indian to win Men's 10,000m medal
Indian runner Gulveer Singh won a silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Indian to ever medal in this event. He finished behind Australia's Ky Robinson in a tactical race held in rainy conditions.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian athletics, breaking a long-standing drought in long-distance track events at the Commonwealth Games.
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever 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 were surprisingly shut out of the medals.Gulveer executes perfect race strategyCompeting in challenging rain-soaked conditions, Gulveer adopted a composed and tactical approach throughout the race. He remained comfortably within the leading pack for most of the 25-lap contest, conserving energy while closely tracking the frontrunners.
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