India woke up to a landmark moment in athletics as Gulveer Singh produced the performance of his career to win a historic silver medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Clocking 27:49.78 on a rain-soaked track, the 28-year-old became the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games, breaking new ground for Indian distance running.

The race was decided by the finest of margins. Australia’s Ky Robinson claimed gold in 27:48.93, just 0.85 seconds ahead of Gulveer, while England’s David Mullarkey secured bronze in 27:50.28.

Men’s 10,000m Results

  • 🥇 Ky Robinson (Australia) – 27:48.93
  • 🥈 Gulveer Singh (India) – 27:49.78
  • 🥉 David Mullarkey (England) – 27:50.28

Speaking after the race exclusively to nnissports, Gulveer summed up his approach simply:

“My only strategy was to win a medal for the country today.”

Despite relentless rain and difficult conditions, Gulveer executed a near-perfect tactical race. He stayed tucked into the lead group for much of the contest, conserving energy before unleashing a powerful finish over the closing laps.

His splits tell the story of a race that accelerated dramatically in the second half.

Gulveer Singh’s Splits

  • First 5,000m: 14:16.10
  • Second 5,000m: 13:33.68
  • Final 1,000m: 2:29.28
  • Last lap: 56.4 seconds
  • Last 100m: 13.9 seconds

The numbers underline just how strong Gulveer was when the race came alive. After an opening half run at a controlled pace, he covered the second 5,000m over 42 seconds faster, producing one of the quickest closing sequences of the field to secure the silver medal.

More Than Just India’s First Medal

Gulveer’s achievement carries significance beyond becoming India’s first Commonwealth Games medallist in the men’s 10,000m.

For the first time in recent Commonwealth Games history, no African athlete finished on the podium in the men’s 10,000m. East African runners have long dominated distance events at the Games, making Gulveer’s breakthrough even more remarkable. His medal not only rewrites India’s record books but also breaks a long-standing psychological barrier in one of athletics’ toughest disciplines.

The result is another milestone in Gulveer’s rapid rise as India’s leading distance runner and reinforces the growing strength of Indian endurance running on the global stage.

Gulveer’s Commonwealth Games journey is far from over.

The Indian star will return to the track later in the Games for the men’s 5,000m, where he will look to build on his historic success and chase another medal for India.

After ending India’s long wait for a medal in the men’s 10,000m, confidence will be high that Glasgow could have another memorable chapter left to write.

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