Shekhawat hails Gulveer Singh's silver in CWG 10,000m
Synopsis
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat congratulated long-distance runner Gulveer Singh on winning silver in the men's 10,000m at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, where Singh clocked an impressive 27:49.78 minutes to add another athletics medal to India's tally.
Key Takeaways
Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000m at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow .
His winning time was 27:49.78 minutes .
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat publicly congratulated Singh on 29 July 2026 .
The medal adds to India's athletics tally at the Glasgow 2026 Games.
India has maintained a consistent athletics medal presence at the Commonwealth Games since at least the 2022 Birmingham edition.
A time of 27:49.78 minutes and a silver medal — Gulveer Singh has written his name into India's Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics chapter in Glasgow. Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was among the first to publicly celebrate the feat, posting his congratulations on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Shekhawat's post in Hindi offered warm congratulations — 'हार्दिक बधाई' (heartfelt congratulations) — to the long-distance runner, noting that the silver adds yet another athletics medal to India's tally at the Glasgow Games.
Gulveer Singh's 27:49.78 — what the time means
Gulveer Singh is one of India's most prominent long-distance runners, with a track record in international 10,000m competition. Clocking 27:49.78 in a Commonwealth Games final is a performance that underlines his standing among Asia's elite distance runners. The men's 10,000m is one of the most gruelling events on the track — twenty-five laps of controlled aggression — and a silver at this level carries genuine weight.
India's steady athletics haul at Glasgow 2026
India has consistently used the Commonwealth Games as a platform to accumulate athletics medals, building on a strong showing at the 2022 Birmingham Games. The Glasgow 2026 edition continues that quadrennial rhythm, with the athletics squad again delivering on the track. Shekhawat's congratulatory post signals the government's attention to these results as they come in.
Point of View
An area where the country has historically struggled. The government's visible enthusiasm for athletics medals also reflects a broader push to project soft power through sport ahead of India's growing international hosting ambitions.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gulveer Singh?
Gulveer Singh is an Indian long-distance runner who competes in international athletics, including the 10,000m event, and has represented India at major multi-sport competitions.
What medal did Gulveer Singh win at CWG 2026?
Gulveer Singh won a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow, Scotland, with a time of 27:49.78 minutes.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
What did Minister Shekhawat say about Gulveer Singh's medal?
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat extended heartfelt congratulations to Gulveer Singh, noting that his silver medal adds another athletics medal to India's account at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
How has India performed in athletics at recent Commonwealth Games?
India has consistently won athletics medals at the Commonwealth Games, including multiple track medals at the 2022 Birmingham Games, and has continued that trend at the 2026 Glasgow edition.
