Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur Add Two More Silvers to India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally
Glasgow, July 30: India continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered outstanding performances to win silver medals in athletics and weightlifting respectively, boosting the country’s medal tally on another successful day of competition.
Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games. The long-distance runner displayed remarkable endurance and tactical brilliance in a fiercely contested race, finishing second with a time of 27:49.78.
Australia’s Ky Robinson claimed the gold medal after crossing the finish line in 27:48.93, while David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man secured the bronze medal in 27:50.28. The three athletes were separated by less than a second in one of the closest finishes of the athletics competition.
Gulveer stayed with the leading pack throughout the race despite challenging weather conditions at the Glasgow Athletics Stadium. He accelerated during the closing laps, battling until the final metres before narrowly missing out on the gold medal.
The historic silver marks a major milestone for Indian athletics, highlighting the country’s growing presence in middle and long-distance track events on the international stage.
Harjinder Kaur Continues India’s Weightlifting Success
Shortly after Gulveer’s achievement, Harjinder Kaur added another silver medal to India’s tally in the Women’s 69kg Weightlifting event.
The experienced Indian weightlifter registered a combined lift of 227kg, successfully lifting 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk. Her impressive performance earned her second place behind Canada’s Charlotte Simoneau, who won the gold medal with a total lift of 240kg.
Harjinder’s silver further underlined India’s strength in weightlifting, a sport that has consistently contributed medals for the country at major international competitions.
The medal also adds to Harjinder’s growing list of international achievements, reinforcing her status as one of India’s leading female weightlifters.
Historic Achievement for Indian Athletics
Gulveer Singh’s medal is being regarded as one of the biggest highlights of India’s athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games.
Indian athletes have traditionally excelled in field events such as javelin throw, discus throw and shot put, but medals in elite long-distance track events have remained rare. Gulveer’s breakthrough performance signals a new chapter for Indian distance running and reflects the steady progress made by the country’s athletics programme.
India’s Medal Tally Continues to Rise
The twin silver medals further strengthened India’s position in the Commonwealth Games standings as athletes continued to perform across multiple disciplines.
With medals coming from athletics, weightlifting, boxing, shooting, para sports and other events, India’s campaign has demonstrated remarkable depth and consistency throughout the Games.
Sports officials praised both athletes for their determination and composure under pressure, describing their performances as significant contributions to India’s overall success.
Looking Ahead
India will now look to carry this momentum into the remaining events, with several medal contenders still in action across athletics, wrestling, badminton, boxing and other disciplines.
As the Commonwealth Games enter their final stages, Gulveer Singh’s historic silver and Harjinder Kaur’s outstanding weightlifting performance have added another memorable chapter to India’s campaign, inspiring millions of sports fans across the country.
