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Gulveer Singh First Indian to Win Two Athletics Medals at CWG 2026: Silver in 10,000m, Bronze in 5000m

Target:UPSCMPSCTeachingPrelims HighMains Medium
01 Aug 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:13:24.95 (5000m timing)13:23.61 (gold timing)13:24.70 (silver timing)0.04s margin over fourth placeSilver in 10,000m
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1.Gulveer Singh won bronze in men's 5000m (13:24.95) at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, behind gold winner Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang (Kenya) and silver winner Ky Robinson (Australia).

2.Earlier, he won silver in men's 10,000m – India's first medal in that event at CWG – making him the first Indian (man or woman) to win multiple athletics medals in a single edition.

3.Gulveer narrowly held off Kenyan Cornelius Kemboi by 0.04 seconds in the 5000m finish.

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Prelims · HighMains · Medium

Gulveer Singh created history at CWG 2026 by becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win two medals in a single Games – silver in 10,000m and bronze in 5000m. This achievement is significant for sports current affairs as it highlights India's growing athletic prowess.

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Event2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland (Aug 1, 2026)
Gulveer's 5000m Time13:24.95 seconds
Gold Time (Kenya)13:23.61 seconds
Silver Time (Australia)13:24.70 seconds
Margin over 4th place0.04 seconds
Previous medal in same GamesSilver in men's 10,000m (India's first in event)

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  • ›Event: 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland (Aug 1, 2026)
  • ›Gulveer's 5000m Time: 13:24.95 seconds
  • ›Target this Data: Gulveer Singh's 5000m timing – 13:24.95 seconds
  • ›Target this Event: 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland (August 1, 2026)
  • ›Target this Record: First Indian track and field athlete to win two medals in a single Commonwealth Games

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