CWG 2026: Murmu hails Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur for silver medals in Glasgow
Synopsis
Gulveer Singh etched his name in Indian athletics history at Glasgow 2026, becoming the first Indian to win a men's 10,000m Commonwealth Games medal. Paired with Harjinder Kaur's 227kg silver in weightlifting and President Murmu's personal congratulations on X, the day underscored India's widening competitive depth at the Commonwealth Games.
Key Takeaways
President Droupadi Murmu praised Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur on 29 July for their silver medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 .
Gulveer Singh finished the men's 10,000m in 27:49.78 , becoming the first Indian to win a CWG medal in that event.
Harjinder Kaur lifted a combined 227kg ( 101kg snatch + 126kg clean and jerk) to claim silver in the women's 69kg category.
Harjinder's medal was India's seventh weightlifting medal at Glasgow — 1 gold, 5 silvers, 1 bronze .
Mirabai Chanu holds India's sole weightlifting gold, in the women's 49kg event.
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, 29 July congratulated long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for their silver medal victories at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, calling their performances a 'splendid achievement' for the nation. Both athletes delivered podium finishes that added to India's growing medal haul in Scotland.
Gulveer Singh's Historic 10,000m Silver
Gulveer Singh produced a tactically astute race in the men's 10,000m, conserving energy before unleashing a decisive kick in the final lap to cross the finish line in 27:49.78. The silver medal marks his maiden Commonwealth Games podium and, crucially, makes him the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games.
'Hearty congratulations to Gulveer Singh on your splendid achievement! By winning the silver medal in the men's 10,000m race at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, you have earned India its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. The nation is proud of you. I wish you many more laurels in future,' President Murmu wrote in a post on X.
Harjinder Kaur Seals Weightlifting Silver
Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women's 69kg category with a combined lift of 227kg — 101kg in the snatch and a best of 126kg in the clean and jerk. She remained in medal contention throughout, sealing second place with a successful 126kg lift in her final clean and jerk attempt.
'Heartiest congratulations to Harjinder Kaur on clinching the silver medal in the Women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. You have made India proud with your spirited performance. May you continue to scale new heights of success,' the President wrote in a separate X post.
India's Weightlifting Medal Tally at Glasgow
Harjinder's silver was India's seventh weightlifting medal at the Glasgow Games — comprising one gold, five silvers, and one bronze. Mirabai Chanu secured the lone gold in the women's 49kg category. Silver medals were claimed by Rishikanta Singh Chanambam, Raja Muthupandi, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, and Harjinder Kaur, while Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam took the bronze.
What This Means for India at CWG 2026
The twin silver medals reflect India's depth across track and field and weightlifting at the Commonwealth level. Gulveer's achievement is particularly notable as a first in Indian athletics history at the Games, opening a new chapter for Indian distance running on the international stage. With the Games still ongoing, India's overall medal count continues to climb.
Point of View
000m silver is more than a podium finish — it is a data point in India's gradual emergence in distance running, a discipline where the country has historically been absent from global medal tallies. That a Presidential X post followed within hours signals how the government is calibrating sports diplomacy around individual breakthroughs. The weightlifting story, meanwhile, is one of system depth: seven medals from a single discipline suggests a pipeline, not a fluke. The real question is whether Athletics Federation of India and SAI can build structured distance-running programmes around Gulveer's breakthrough before the next cycle, or whether this remains an isolated peak.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Gulveer Singh achieve at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026?
Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, finishing in 27:49.78. He became the first Indian athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event.
How did Harjinder Kaur perform at CWG 2026?
Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting category with a combined lift of 227kg — 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk. She secured second place with a successful final clean and jerk attempt.
Why did President Murmu congratulate Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur?
President Droupadi Murmu posted congratulatory messages on X for both athletes following their silver medal victories at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, calling their performances a 'splendid achievement' for India.
How many weightlifting medals has India won at Glasgow CWG 2026?
India has won seven weightlifting medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 — one gold (Mirabai Chanu, women's 49kg), five silvers, and one bronze (Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam). Harjinder Kaur's silver was the seventh such medal.
Who are the other Indian weightlifting silver medallists at CWG 2026?
Apart from Harjinder Kaur, the silver medals in weightlifting were won by Rishikanta Singh Chanambam, Raja Muthupandi, Valluri Ajaya Babu, and Gyaneshwari Yadav at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
