Gulveer Singh produced a landmark performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning a historic silver medal in the men’s 10,000m to become the first Indian to secure a podium finish in the event.
Competing in difficult conditions at Scotstoun Stadium, with heavy downpour and a rain-soaked track, the Asian Games bronze medallist stayed with the leading pack throughout before delivering a strong finish in the closing laps. Gulveer stopped the clock at 27:49.78 to claim silver, narrowly behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, who took gold in 27:48.93.
Isle of Man’s David Mullarkey completed the podium with bronze in 27:50.28, underlining how tight the race was at the finish.
How the men’s 10,000m unfolded in tough conditions
The men’s 10,000m final was shaped by the weather as much as the pace. With rain falling heavily and the track soaked, Gulveer maintained his position among the front runners, showing composure and control as the race developed.
Rather than drifting off the leaders, Gulveer remained in contention and then produced what the report described as a “brilliant finish” in the final laps. That late surge proved decisive in securing a medal, as the top three were separated by less than a second.
Gulveer’s 27:49.78 placed him just 0.85 seconds behind Robinson’s winning time of 27:48.93. Mullarkey’s bronze time of 27:50.28 meant only 0.50 seconds separated silver and bronze, highlighting the fine margins that defined the closing stages.
Final results: men’s 10,000m
Gold: Ky Robinson (Australia) – 27:48.93
Silver: Gulveer Singh (India) – 27:49.78
Bronze: David Mullarkey (Isle of Man) – 27:50.28
Why Gulveer’s silver matters for India at the Commonwealth Games
Gulveer’s silver is significant not only for the medal itself but for the history it creates. His run delivered India its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000m, a breakthrough in an event where the country had not previously reached the podium.
The achievement was made more notable by the depth of competition. Gulveer’s performance saw him finish ahead of several established distance runners, with athletes from long-distance powerhouses Uganda and Kenya missing out on the podium.
In a race decided by a narrow margin and run in challenging weather, Gulveer’s ability to stay with the leaders and then finish strongly in the final laps proved the difference. The result adds a new chapter to India’s Commonwealth Games record in distance running, with Gulveer’s silver standing as a milestone moment in the men’s 10,000m.
