At the Commonwealth Games 2026 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.
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.
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 for daily updates.
