History, silver & semifinals! Gulveer, Harjinder Kaur lead India's strong Day 6 at CWG
India achieved significant success on the sixth day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing silver medals in athletics and weightlifting. Additionally, Indian boxers advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing further medal opportunities.
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India enjoyed another productive day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 28, adding two silver medals to its tally while its boxers continued their impressive run by assuring three more medals with semifinal berths.Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur headlined India's performances, while mixed fortunes followed across athletics, swimming, para swimming, boxing and lawn bowls.Gulveer, Harjinder bring home silverThe biggest highlights of the day came from athletics and weightlifting. Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m, claiming silver with a brilliant time of 27:49.78.
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