From 10k Silver to 5k Bronze – Gulveer Singh’s Record Performance

Gulveer Singh’s run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games showcased remarkable consistency across two long‑distance events. Starting with a silver‑medal finish in the 10,000 metres, Singh recorded a time of 27:49.78, the fastest for an Indian in that distance at the Games. In the 5,000 metres, he paced himself through the first 3,000 metres in 8:16.6, rose to third place by 4,800 metres, and held on to claim bronze. His split times – 1:10.6 for the opening lap and a swift 1:06.4 for the second – demonstrated strategic pacing that helped him stay among the leaders throughout the race.