History made on the track! Gulveer Singh becomes the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the 10,000m, delivering a sensational silver-medal performance in Glasgow.
India's Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. The 28-year-old Army athlete clocked 27:49.78 to claim the silver medal in a rain-soaked race at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
Battling relentless rain, chilly conditions, and a world-class field featuring runners from Australia, Kenya, Uganda, and the Isle of Man, Gulveer displayed remarkable patience and tactical brilliance before producing a stunning finishing sprint over the final lap.
Australia's Ky Robinson won the gold medal in 27:48.93, becoming the first Australian man to win the event since 1958. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man took bronze in 27:50.28, just half a second behind Gulveer, underlining how closely contested the race remained until the final metres.
A Race Won with Patience
The race unfolded at a measured pace, with the leading pack staying tightly grouped for most of the 25 laps. Gulveer briefly dropped to ninth place around the halfway stage but never allowed the leaders to pull away. Instead, he carefully conserved energy while steadily working his way back into contention.
Robinson made his decisive move at around the 7.2km mark and never surrendered the lead. With one kilometre remaining, Gulveer had climbed to fourth place before launching a perfectly timed surge.
He overtook Kenya's Edwin Kurgat and moved ahead of several established distance runners, including 2023 World Championships medallist Daniel Ebenyo, England's Scott Beattie, and Uganda's Samuel Simba Cherop.
When the pace intensified over the final 800 metres, Gulveer stayed composed. Rather than reacting too early, he waited for the right moment before unleashing his finishing kick, securing second place with an impressive display of race awareness and endurance.
A Lightning-Fast Finish
The Indian runner's closing speed ultimately proved decisive.
Gulveer covered his final 400 metres in just 56.5 seconds, the fastest lap of his race, while his last 100 metres took only 13.9 seconds, the quickest finishing split recorded by any athlete in the field.
The race had begun cautiously with an opening lap of 73.5 seconds, but Gulveer maintained remarkable consistency through the middle stages, repeatedly running laps between 67 and 68 seconds despite wet and windy conditions.
His disciplined pacing ensured he had enough energy left for a powerful finish when it mattered most.
Years of Hard Work Pay Off
The historic medal is the latest milestone in Gulveer Singh's steady rise among India's finest distance runners.
He won bronze at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou with a time of 28:17.21, before consistently improving through international competitions in Japan and the United States.
In 2024, Gulveer broke Surender Singh's long-standing national record in the 10,000m and later improved it further to 27:00.22. He followed that achievement by winning gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
A significant part of his progress has come from altitude training in Colorado Springs, United States, under renowned coach Scott Simmons. Gulveer has often credited the high-performance training environment for improving both his endurance and his tactical racing ability.
Army Discipline Behind the Success
A Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, Gulveer has frequently spoken about how military life shaped his resilience.
Training in the freezing conditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the scorching deserts of Rajasthan helped build the mental toughness that became evident during the demanding race in Glasgow.
Interestingly, Gulveer only began pursuing competitive athletics seriously after joining the Army. Since then, he has transformed himself into one of India's premier long-distance runners, breaking multiple national records along the way.
Eyes Now on Another Medal
After the race, Gulveer described the silver medal as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. However, he also made it clear that his work is far from over.
He will return to the track for the 5,000m final on Saturday, where he will look to add another Commonwealth Games medal to his growing list of achievements.
For Indian athletics, Gulveer Singh's historic performance marks a significant breakthrough in long-distance running. His silver medal not only ends a long wait for India in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games but also signals the country's growing presence among the world's elite distance runners.
India's Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. The 28-year-old Army athlete clocked 27:49.78 to claim the silver medal in a rain-soaked race at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
Battling relentless rain, chilly conditions, and a world-class field featuring runners from Australia, Kenya, Uganda, and the Isle of Man, Gulveer displayed remarkable patience and tactical brilliance before producing a stunning finishing sprint over the final lap.
Australia's Ky Robinson won the gold medal in 27:48.93, becoming the first Australian man to win the event since 1958. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man took bronze in 27:50.28, just half a second behind Gulveer, underlining how closely contested the race remained until the final metres.
A Race Won with Patience
The race unfolded at a measured pace, with the leading pack staying tightly grouped for most of the 25 laps. Gulveer briefly dropped to ninth place around the halfway stage but never allowed the leaders to pull away. Instead, he carefully conserved energy while steadily working his way back into contention.
Robinson made his decisive move at around the 7.2km mark and never surrendered the lead. With one kilometre remaining, Gulveer had climbed to fourth place before launching a perfectly timed surge.
He overtook Kenya's Edwin Kurgat and moved ahead of several established distance runners, including 2023 World Championships medallist Daniel Ebenyo, England's Scott Beattie, and Uganda's Samuel Simba Cherop.
When the pace intensified over the final 800 metres, Gulveer stayed composed. Rather than reacting too early, he waited for the right moment before unleashing his finishing kick, securing second place with an impressive display of race awareness and endurance.
A Lightning-Fast Finish
The Indian runner's closing speed ultimately proved decisive.
Gulveer covered his final 400 metres in just 56.5 seconds, the fastest lap of his race, while his last 100 metres took only 13.9 seconds, the quickest finishing split recorded by any athlete in the field.
The race had begun cautiously with an opening lap of 73.5 seconds, but Gulveer maintained remarkable consistency through the middle stages, repeatedly running laps between 67 and 68 seconds despite wet and windy conditions.
His disciplined pacing ensured he had enough energy left for a powerful finish when it mattered most.
Years of Hard Work Pay Off
The historic medal is the latest milestone in Gulveer Singh's steady rise among India's finest distance runners.
He won bronze at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou with a time of 28:17.21, before consistently improving through international competitions in Japan and the United States.
In 2024, Gulveer broke Surender Singh's long-standing national record in the 10,000m and later improved it further to 27:00.22. He followed that achievement by winning gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
A significant part of his progress has come from altitude training in Colorado Springs, United States, under renowned coach Scott Simmons. Gulveer has often credited the high-performance training environment for improving both his endurance and his tactical racing ability.
Army Discipline Behind the Success
A Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, Gulveer has frequently spoken about how military life shaped his resilience.
Training in the freezing conditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the scorching deserts of Rajasthan helped build the mental toughness that became evident during the demanding race in Glasgow.
Interestingly, Gulveer only began pursuing competitive athletics seriously after joining the Army. Since then, he has transformed himself into one of India's premier long-distance runners, breaking multiple national records along the way.
Eyes Now on Another Medal
After the race, Gulveer described the silver medal as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. However, he also made it clear that his work is far from over.
He will return to the track for the 5,000m final on Saturday, where he will look to add another Commonwealth Games medal to his growing list of achievements.
For Indian athletics, Gulveer Singh's historic performance marks a significant breakthrough in long-distance running. His silver medal not only ends a long wait for India in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games but also signals the country's growing presence among the world's elite distance runners.
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