# Gulveer Singh Runs Into History: India’s First Double Track Medallist at CWG 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/gulveer-singh-runs-into-history/  
Published: 2026-08-03  
Updated: 2026-08-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

At the [Commonwealth Games 2026](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulveer_Singh) in Glasgow, the 28-year-old Army runner became the **first Indian athlete ever to win two track and field medals at a single CWG edition**. First came silver in the men’s 10,000m. Then, days later, a nerve-shredding bronze in the 5000m — won by just 0.04 seconds over Kenya’s Cornelius Kemboi.

For a country better known for its throwers and jumpers on the CWG track circuit, Gulveer’s double is a genuine breakthrough for Indian distance running.

## CWG Historic Double: Race by Race

| Event | Date | Result | Time | Medal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Men’s 10,000m | July 28, 2026 | 2nd | 27:49.78 | 🥈 Silver |
| Men’s 5000m | August 1, 2026 | 3rd | 13:24.95 | 🥉 Bronze |

Gold in the 5000m went to Kenya’s Mathew Kipsang (13:23.61), while Australia’s Ky Robinson claimed the 10,000m gold in 27:48.93.

![Gulveer Singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gulvsvsvs-1.jpg)

## Not Satisfied — Yet

Despite the historic achievement, Gulveer was refreshingly honest about wanting more: “Not happy. I want to hear the national anthem for my country,” he said after the 5000m race. It’s the mindset of an athlete who sees medals as milestones, not destinations — and it’s exactly the hunger that’s fuelling India’s rise in athletics right now. For more such stories from the Games, follow our full [Commonwealth Games 2026 coverage on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## Why This Matters for Indian Athletics

Gulveer isn’t a one-off. He’s the reigning Asian champion in both the 5000m and 10,000m, and his consistency at the international level signals a genuine shift in India’s long-distance running pedigree — a discipline the country has historically struggled to crack on the global stage. Track fans looking to follow India’s broader medal charge can check our [latest sports news roundup on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) for daily updates.

## FAQs

### **Q: Who became India’s first double track medallist at a single Commonwealth Games?**

A: Gulveer Singh, winning silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5000m at CWG 2026.

### **Q: What was Gulveer Singh’s margin of victory for bronze in the 5000m?**

 A: He beat Kenya’s Cornelius Kemboi to bronze by just 0.04 seconds.