Gulveer Singh scripted history at CWG 2026 Glasgow by becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win two individual medals at a single Commonwealth Games — claiming Silver in the Men's 10,000m (Day 6, July 29) and Bronze in the Men's 5,000m (August 1). Gulveer is India's top long-distance runner, with national records in both the 5,000m and 10,000m. His double at CWG 2026 is an unprecedented feat for Indian athletics.
Awards
Gulveer Singh Makes History — First Indian to Win Two Individual Track Medals at a Single Commonwealth Games (10,000m Silver + 5,000m Bronze)
Key Points
- Gulveer Singh scripted history at CWG 2026 Glasgow by becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win two individual medals at a single Commonwealth Games — claiming Silver in the Men's 10,000m (Day 6, July 29) and Bronze in the Men's 5,000m (August 1)
- Gulveer is India's top long-distance runner, with national records in both the 5,000m and 10,000m
- His double at CWG 2026 is an unprecedented feat for Indian athletics
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• Gulveer Singh: first Indian to win 2 individual track medals at a single CWG (10,000m Silver + 5,000m Bronze) • Men's 10,000m Silver: Day 6 (July 29); Men's 5,000m Bronze: August 1 • India's top long-distance runner; national records in 5,000m and 10,000m • India CWG 2026 athletics medals: Neeraj Chopra Gold/Silver (Javelin) + Gulveer Singh 2 medals + Sreeshankar Long Jump Silver + Tejaswin Decathlon Bronze
