The full story of Gulveer Singh CWG Heroics

Gulveer Singh won silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

He became the first Indian to win two athletics medals at a single Commonwealth Games.

His coach Scott Simmons credited his finishing speed, showcased at the LA Track Fest where he ran 13:03.93 in the 5K.

In the 5,000m, Gulveer stayed on the inside rail and used patience to secure bronze in 13:24.95.

Ky Robinson of Australia won silver in the 5,000m, while Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang of Kenya won gold.

Gulveer Singh won a silver medal in men's 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

He is the first Indian to win a medal in this event at the Commonwealth Games.

His family and villagers in Aligarh celebrated the historic achievement.

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh won a silver medal in men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

The performance sparked celebrations among his family and villagers.

His mother expressed being 'overjoyed' by the achievement.

Gulveer Singh won a silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing in 27:49.78.

He is the first Indian to win a CWG 10,000m medal and the third Indian male track athlete to secure a CWG podium finish, after Milkha Singh and Avinash Sable.

Gulveer overtook Kenya's Edwin Kurgat in the final 200 meters to take second place, dropping to his knees after crossing the line.

He credited his mental toughness to his training in the Indian Army, saying 'Pehle main Indian Army ka jawaan hoon, phir athlete hoon.'

The race was run under heavy rain and cold conditions in Scotland, which Gulveer said did not stop him.

Gulveer Singh won a medal in the men's 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.

He is the first Indian to win medals in both 5000m and 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games.

The achievement is a historic first for India in these events.