CM Majhi Hails Gulveer Singh's Three-Medal Asian Games Haul
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Key Takeaways
Three medals. One Games. One extraordinary distance runner. Gulveer Singh capped a stunning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, adding a bronze in the 5,000m to the silvers he had already claimed in the 10,000m and 1,500m — and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was among the first to put his admiration on record.
Posting on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, CM Majhi wrote: 'Following his Silver Medals in the 10,000m and 1,500m, Gulveer Singh has added a Bronze Medal in the 5,000m at the Asian Games 2026. Heartiest congratulations to Gulveer Singh on completing a remarkable three-medal campaign. His exceptional endurance and consistency have brought immense pride to the nation.'
A rare treble across three track distances
Competing across three gruelling distance events — the 1,500m, 5,000m and 10,000m — at a single Games is a punishing ask. Gulveer's ability to deliver podium finishes in all three underlines a breadth of aerobic capacity that is rare even at the continental level. The 10,000m and 1,500m silvers bracketed the campaign; the 5,000m bronze sealed it.
Gulveer Singh's rise in Indian athletics
Gulveer Singh has been one of India's most consistent long-distance performers in recent seasons, building a reputation on the track for relentless pacing and a strong finishing kick. His three-medal haul at the 21st Asian Games is the kind of performance that elevates a domestic standout to genuine continental star. Indian athletics has been investing steadily in middle- and long-distance talent, and results like this are the return on that investment.
Why political attention matters for athletics
Indian political leaders have made a practice of publicly celebrating athletes on global stages — part of a broader push to build national sporting culture. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme, introduced in 2014, formalized government support for elite track-and-field competitors, and public recognition from state leaders adds another layer of visibility for athletes who rarely command the same spotlight as cricket. CM Majhi's post puts Gulveer's achievement in front of Odisha's audience — a state with its own deep investment in grassroots sports development.