"We stick to plan": Gulveer Singh on CWG 2026 silver
Glasgow, July 30
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh said his focus was always on winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after securing silver in the men's 10,000m event.
Speaking to ANI, Gulveer said the medal was the result of the effort he had put in and credited his coach's guidance and training plan for his performance.
"Given the effort I've put in, we ought to bring home a medal. That's the only thing on my mind... Regarding hard training, we simply follow the coach's instructions. If the coach says we need to do a specific workout today, say, ten kilometres, then we do exactly that; we stick to the plan and don't deviate from the coach's guidance," Gulveer said.
The Indian long-distance runner etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games, producing a sensational run to clinch silver at the 2026 edition in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
Clocking 27:49.78, Gulveer delivered a tactically astute race before unleashing a blistering final-lap sprint to secure second place behind Australia's Ky Robinson. Isle of Man's David Mullarkey claimed bronze as traditional distance-running giants Kenya and Uganda were surprisingly kept off the podium, according to ESPN.
The silver medal ended India's long wait for success in one of the Commonwealth Games' most demanding track events. Before Gulveer's breakthrough, no Indian had ever finished on the podium in the men's 10,000m in Commonwealth Games history. Competing under rainy conditions in Glasgow, Gulveer remained patient for much of the race, staying with the leading pack without expending unnecessary energy.
As the bell rang for the final lap, the Indian was running in third position before producing a devastating finishing burst to overtake one rival and seal a historic silver medal. The result marked another landmark achievement for the national record holder, who has emerged as India's leading long-distance runner in recent years.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is fantastic, but why does it always feel like our athletes do well despite the system, not because of it? The rainy conditions and lack of proper facilities in India make this even more commendable. Hope the government starts supporting long-distance runners more seriously.
History made! First Indian to medal in men's 10,000m at CWG—that's no small feat. His final-lap sprint shows the mental toughness we often lack in big events. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
I appreciate the achievement, but let's be real—Kenya and Uganda were missing their top runners due to some breakaway events. I'm not saying it's a fluke, but Gulveer still has a long way to go to compete at Olympic level. Let's not get carried away with one medal.
Incredible run! The way he stuck to the plan and trusted his coach is a lesson for all of us—whether in sports, studies, or business. Well done, Gulveer! Now we need more infrastructure for athletics in villages.
As someone who follows athletics closely, this is a massive breakthrough for India. The 10,000m is brutal—mentally and physically. Silver under rainy conditions? That's class. Hope to see Gulveer at the Olympics!
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