Overview
- Gulveer Singh added a bronze in the men's 5,000 metres to the silver he won in the 10,000 metres, making him the first Indian to medal in both events at the same Commonwealth Games.
- In the 5,000m final, Gulveer moved from fifth to third on the final lap and held off Cornelius Kemboi by 0.04 seconds to finish in 13:24.95 behind Mathew Kipsang and Ky Robinson.
- The 28-year-old Naib Subedar in The Grenadiers Regiment rose through Army races and national championships to reach Glasgow, where his performances followed a rise in World Athletics rankings earlier in 2026.
- Gulveer credited coaches, physiotherapists and strength and recovery staff for his race readiness, and several reports link his progress to high-altitude training and work with coach Scott Simmons, a detail that has limited independent sourcing.
- The double is being framed as a turning point for Indian distance running and is likely to shape selection, preparation and expectations for the Asian Games in September and the Paris 2028 Olympic cycle.