Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win two athletics medals in a single Commonwealth Games edition by securing bronze in the 5000m. This follows his earlier silver medal win in the 10,000m event.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian athletics on the international stage.
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a 5000m medal, a bronze, at the Commonwealth Games, completing a remarkable double after his 10,000m silver.IMAGE: Gulveer Singh is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Inspire Institute of Sport/InstagramKey PointsGulveer Singh secured a bronze medal in the 5000m event at the Commonwealth Games.He is the first Indian athlete to win a 5000m medal at the Commonwealth Games.This bronze completes a historic double for Singh, who previously won a silver in the 10,000m.Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win a 5000 metres medal at the Commonwealth Games with a bronze to complete a historic double in Glasgow on Saturday.The reigning Asian champion, who won a silver in the 10,000 metres on July 28, finished…
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