CWG 2026: Modi congratulates Harjinder, Gulveer on Glasgow silvers
Synopsis
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m, clocking 27:49.78 in the rain at Glasgow — a historic breakthrough for Indian distance running. Combined with Harjinder Kaur's personal-best silver in weightlifting, India's CWG 2026 tally climbed to 12 medals, drawing personal congratulations from PM Modi on X.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi congratulated both athletes via posts on X on 29 July .
Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women's 69kg weightlifting event with a personal-best combined lift of 227kg ( 101kg snatch + 126kg clean and jerk).
Gulveer Singh clocked 27:49.78 to finish second in the men's 10,000m , behind Australia's Ky Robinson .
Gulveer is the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m.
The two silvers took India's CWG 2026 medal tally to 12 .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 29 July congratulated Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh after both athletes claimed silver medals for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, taking India's overall medal tally to 12. Modi praised Harjinder for a personal-best performance in weightlifting and hailed Gulveer's landmark finish in the men's 10,000m as a historic moment for Indian athletics.
Harjinder Kaur's Personal-Best Silver
Harjinder Kaur secured silver in the women's 69kg weightlifting event on Tuesday with a combined lift of 227kg — 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk — marking a personal best. The performance extended India's strong weightlifting tradition at the Commonwealth Games.
Modi posted on X: 'Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur for winning a silver in the Women's 69 kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Also noteworthy is the fact that her performance yesterday was a personal best. It is gladdening to see our weightlifters perform so well in the Games. My best wishes to Harjinder for her future endeavours.'
Gulveer Singh Makes History in 10,000m
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m, clocking 27:49.78 to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson. The national record holder remained in contention throughout the rain-soaked race before producing a powerful finishing kick on the final lap to seal the historic podium finish.
Modi wrote in a separate post on X: 'Gulveer shines in Glasgow! Congrats to him for winning a Silver in the Men's 10,000m event. His commitment and dedication are commendable. All the best to him for the endeavours ahead.'
India's Growing Medal Tally in Glasgow
The twin silvers lifted India's tally to 12 medals at the CWG 2026. While Harjinder's podium reinforced India's standing as a weightlifting powerhouse at the Games, Gulveer's breakthrough in distance running signals an emerging depth in Indian middle- and long-distance athletics — a discipline where the country has historically struggled to compete at the top level on global stages.
Notably, this is the first time an Indian distance runner has reached the CWG podium in the 10,000m, making Gulveer's silver a landmark not just for the athlete but for the sport in the country. With the Games still ongoing, India's athletics and weightlifting contingents will look to build further on these results.
Point of View
000m silver is more than a feel-good moment — it is a data point that Indian distance running may finally be closing the gap with the world's best. For decades, India's CWG medals have been clustered in weightlifting, wrestling, and shooting; a podium in a gruelling track event in difficult conditions is a structural signal worth watching. Harjinder's personal best, meanwhile, underlines that India's weightlifting pipeline — built painstakingly after the Mirabai Chanu era — continues to produce. The real question is whether these performances translate into consistent World Athletics and Olympic results, or remain confined to the Commonwealth stage.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medals did India win at CWG 2026 on 29 July?
India won two silver medals on 29 July at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow — one through Harjinder Kaur in women's 69kg weightlifting and another through Gulveer Singh in the men's 10,000m. The results took India's overall tally at the Games to 12 medals.
What was Harjinder Kaur's performance at CWG 2026?
Harjinder Kaur lifted a combined 227kg — 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk — to win silver in the women's 69kg weightlifting event, a personal best for the athlete.
Why is Gulveer Singh's silver medal historic?
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m, clocking 27:49.78 in rain-soaked conditions to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson. It is a landmark achievement for Indian distance running.
What did PM Modi say about Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh?
PM Modi posted separate congratulatory messages on X for both athletes. He called Harjinder's personal-best performance 'gladdening' and praised Gulveer's 'commitment and dedication' after his historic podium finish in Glasgow.
What is India's medal tally at CWG 2026 after these results?
India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow stood at 12 medals after the two silver medals won by Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh on 29 July.
