Gulveer Singh Creates History with First Commonwealth Games 5000m Medal for India
August 02, 2026: Indian athlete Gulveer Singh etched his name into the history books by winning the bronze medal in the men's 5000m event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday. With his podium finish, he became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in the men's 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.
The 28-year-old delivered a superb tactical race against a strong field of competitors. Staying patient for most of the contest, Gulveer timed his final attack perfectly and produced a powerful finishing kick in the last lap to secure third place.
The bronze medal came just days after his historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m, making it a memorable campaign for the Indian long-distance runner. His back-to-back podium finishes underline his consistency and establish him as one of India's finest distance runners on the international stage.
Gulveer has been among India's standout athletes over the past year, producing impressive performances in several international competitions. His success in Glasgow reflects the steady rise of Indian long-distance running and demonstrates the country's growing ability to compete with the world's best on the track.
Gulveer……Gulveer!!🇮🇳
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 1, 2026
Heartiest congratulations to our TOPS athlete Gulveer on his Bronze Medal in the Men's 5000m. Winning India's first-ever CWG medals in both the 5000m & 10000m is an extraordinary feat.
The entire nation is proud of you!#Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/VkqVmIcGO1
Gulveer's Historic Medal Adds to India's Memorable Commonwealth Games
Gulveer's bronze medal is another landmark achievement for Indian athletics. No Indian had previously reached the podium in the men's 5000m event at the Commonwealth Games, making his accomplishment a significant milestone for the sport.
His medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events make him one of India's biggest success stories at the Glasgow Games. His performances are expected to inspire a new generation of Indian distance runners and strengthen the country's ambitions in track events at major international competitions.
Meanwhile, India's boxing team also completed a historic campaign in Glasgow with its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games. The team finished with a record-breaking haul of seven gold medals and three silver medals, emerging as the most successful nation in the boxing competition.
The final medal came from Berwal, who secured a silver medal in the men's 90+kg category on Saturday. His achievement helped India conclude an outstanding boxing campaign that showcased the depth, talent, and growing dominance of Indian pugilists on the international stage.
With seven gold medals and three silver medals, India finished at the top of the boxing medal standings, recording its most successful Commonwealth Games boxing campaign in history. Combined with Gulveer Singh's historic achievements in athletics, it marked another memorable day for the Indian contingent in Glasgow.
