Commonwealth Games 2026: Gulveer Creates History with India's First 10,000m Silver; Medal Tally Reaches 12

India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games as Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event, while Harjinder Kaur secured silver in women's weightlifting. With three Indian boxers also reaching the semi-finals and guaranteeing medals, India's overall medal tally has climbed to 12, including 2 gold, multiple silver, and bronze medals.

Gulveer Singh delivered a sensational performance in challenging rainy conditions, clocking 27:49.78 to finish second in the men's 10,000m final. The Army athlete from Uttar Pradesh produced a remarkable final-lap surge to secure India's first-ever medal in the event at the Commonwealth Games.

Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur continued India's dominance in weightlifting by winning silver in the women's 69kg category with a personal-best total lift of 227kg (101kg Snatch + 126kg Clean & Jerk). The medal marks her second consecutive Commonwealth Games podium finish after winning bronze in Birmingham 2022.

India's boxing campaign also received a major boost as Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Jadumani advanced to the semi-finals, ensuring at least three bronze medals under boxing rules. All three now remain in contention for gold.

India has now collected 12 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, although the country slipped to ninth place in the overall medal standings, while Australia continues to dominate the table.

Key Highlights:

Gulveer Singh wins India's first-ever Commonwealth Games 10,000m silver medal.

Harjinder Kaur claims silver in women's 69kg weightlifting with a personal best.

India secures 7 medals in weightlifting so far.

Three Indian boxers reach semi-finals, guaranteeing three medals.

India's medal tally rises to 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026.