CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur Clinch Silver Medals

India continued its strong performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, marking a significant Day 5 on Tuesday, July 28, with two silver medals from athletics and weightlifting. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly Gulveer Singh's historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m final, an unprecedented achievement for an Indian male athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Singh's remarkable race saw him clock a time of 27:49.78, finishing just behind Australia's Ky Robinson (27:48.93) and ahead of the Isle of Man's David Mullarkey (27:50.28), who secured the bronze. This medal holds immense significance as it marks the first time an Indian man has stood on the podium in this demanding long-distance event at the CWG. Gulveer, who is also a national record holder in 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m, displayed exceptional tactical prowess and a powerful finishing kick in the last lap to surge past competitors, including traditional distance-running powerhouses from Kenya and Uganda, in challenging, rain-soaked conditions at the Scotstoun Stadium. His performance is being hailed as one of India's greatest achievements in Commonwealth Games distance running. Adding to India's silver medal haul on Day 5 was weightlifter Harjinder Kaur, who clinched a silver in the women's 69kg category. Kaur lifted a combined total of 227kg, comprising 101kg in the snatch and an impressive 126kg in the clean and jerk. Her performance included breaking Commonwealth Games records in both the snatch and clean and jerk disciplines, which briefly stood before the gold medallist, Canada's Charlotte Simoneau (240kg total), bettered them. This marks Harjinder's second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal, having previously secured a bronze in the women's 71kg category at the Birmingham 2022 Games. Her consistent technique and ability to perform under pressure were evident as she delivered a personal-best performance, further solidifying India's strong presence in weightlifting at the Games. Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games 2026, held in Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday, July 28, was indeed a productive day for the Indian contingent. Beyond the two silver medals, India also saw significant progress in boxing, with three athletes—Preeti Pawar (women's 54kg), Priya Ghanghas (women's 60kg), and Jadumani Singh (men's 55kg)—securing their spots in the semi-finals, thereby assuring India of at least three more medals. Other notable Indian performances on Day 5 included Vishal TK progressing to the men's 400m semi-finals and Pooja Singh finishing eighth in the women's high jump final. However, Kapil Pokhariya's boxing campaign ended in the quarter-finals, and Nayanmoni Saikia lost her opening bowls match. Overall, by the end of Day 5, India's medal tally had reached a significant number, further boosted by these silvers. While specific overall medal counts for India vary slightly across sources immediately after Day 5, a common consensus indicates India had garnered at least 10 medals, including two golds, five silvers, and three bronze medals, with some sources reporting up to seven silvers. The other medal winners mentioned for India up to Day 5 included Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (gold, women's shot put F57, making history as India's first para-athletics gold medallist at CWG), Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women's shot put F57), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men's high jump), Valluri Ajaya Babu (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting). The Commonwealth Games 2026, running from July 23 to August 2, are providing a global stage for athletes, and India's contingent is demonstrating remarkable talent and determination across various disciplines, particularly in athletics and weightlifting. Looking ahead, Day 6 (Wednesday, July 29) promised further medal opportunities for India, with athletes like Parul Chaudhary in the women's 3000m steeplechase and Murali Sreeshankar in the men's long jump finals eyeing podium finishes, alongside six additional boxers competing in quarter-final bouts. The current time in India is 05:55 AM on July 29, 2026, reinforcing the real-time nature of these events and their immediate impact on the Indian audience. The success of Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur on Day 5 underscores India's growing prominence in international sports and inspires national pride.

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