Indian Gulveer Singh wins first Commonwealth 10,000m silver

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh made history on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000 meters, securing a silver in challenging conditions at Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium. The 28-year-old Army athlete clocked 27:49.78, finishing less than a second behind gold medalist Ky Robinson of Australia (27:48.93). David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man took bronze in 27:50.28.

The race was run in persistent rain that created a slippery track. Singh executed a patient and tactical performance, staying with the leading pack for most of the distance before unleashing a powerful final kick to secure the silver medal. His achievement marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time since the 1986 Commonwealth Games that no African athlete has stood on the podium in this event. Singh is also the first Indian man to medal in the 10,000m at the Games; the only previous Indian medalist was Kavita Raut, who won bronze in the women's event in 2010.

Following his race, Singh expressed pride in winning a medal for his country. He credited his coach, Scott Simmons, with whom he trains in the United States, for a strategy that relied...