CWG 2026 Silver Medals added another proud moment for India as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur secured silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 29 July 2026. Their outstanding performances helped increase India’s medal tally and highlighted the country’s growing strength in athletics and weightlifting. The achievements also came on an exciting day for Indian sports, with several boxers advancing to the semifinals and keeping hopes alive for more medals.

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The Commonwealth Games continue to bring together top athletes from across the Commonwealth, and India’s strong performances have attracted attention from sports fans around the world.

Gulveer Singh Creates History in Athletics

Gulveer Singh delivered one of the best performances of his career by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres event.

He completed the race in 27 minutes 49.78 seconds, finishing second against a highly competitive field of long-distance runners.

With this achievement, Gulveer became the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000m race. The event is considered one of the toughest races in athletics because it demands speed, endurance, and excellent race strategy.

His historic medal marks an important milestone for Indian long-distance running on the international stage.

Understanding the 10,000 Metre Race

The men’s 10,000m is one of the standard long-distance track events in athletics.

Athletes run 25 laps around a standard 400-metre track, testing both physical fitness and mental strength.

Success in this event depends on maintaining a steady pace, conserving energy, and making strong moves during the final laps.

Long-distance running has traditionally been dominated by athletes from East Africa, making Gulveer Singh’s silver medal an even more significant achievement for Indian athletics.

Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver in Weightlifting

India’s second silver medal of the day came from Harjinder Kaur in the women’s 69kg weightlifting competition.

Harjinder lifted a career-best total of 227 kilograms, earning second place on the podium after an impressive performance.

Weightlifting competitions consist of two separate lifts:

Snatch
Clean and Jerk

Each athlete gets three attempts in both lifts, and the highest successful lift in each category is added together to determine the final total.

Harjinder’s personal best demonstrates her consistent improvement and places her among India’s top weightlifters.

India’s Medal Tally Continues to Grow

At the end of Day 5 of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India had won 12 medals.

The medal tally included:

2 Gold
7 Silver
3 Bronze

India was placed ninth in the overall medal standings on 29 July 2026.

With several competitions still remaining, Indian athletes continue to compete for additional medals in athletics, boxing, wrestling, badminton, shooting, and other sporting events.

Glasgow Hosts the Commonwealth Games Again

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, which previously hosted the event in 2014.

Athletes from Commonwealth countries compete in multiple sports, making the Games one of the biggest international sporting events after the Olympic Games.

The competition promotes friendship, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange while providing athletes with an opportunity to compete at the highest level.

Thousands of athletes from different nations are participating in this edition of the Games across a wide range of sporting disciplines.

Boxing Brings More Medal Hope

India also received encouraging news from the boxing arena.

On 29 July 2026, three Indian boxers reached the semifinals of their respective events.

Under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, reaching the semifinals guarantees at least a bronze medal, even if the boxer loses in the next round.

This means India’s medal tally is expected to increase further in the coming days.

Indian boxing has performed strongly in recent international competitions, and the current results continue that positive trend.

Weightlifting Remains a Strong Sport for India

Weightlifting has consistently been one of India’s most successful sports at major international competitions.

Indian weightlifters have regularly won medals at the Commonwealth Games through disciplined training and improved coaching systems.

Harjinder Kaur’s silver medal continues this tradition and reflects the country’s growing strength in women’s weightlifting.

The event also showcases the increasing participation and success of Indian women in international sports.

Strong Momentum for Indian Athletes

The latest results demonstrate India’s steady progress across multiple sporting disciplines.

Historic performances like Gulveer Singh’s silver medal in the men’s 10,000m and Harjinder Kaur’s career-best lift highlight the dedication and hard work of Indian athletes.

With several events still to be completed at the Commonwealth Games 2026, India remains in contention for more medals. The performances in athletics, weightlifting, and boxing have provided strong momentum as the competition continues, giving sports fans plenty to look forward to during the remaining days of the Games.