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Gulveer Singh Secures Bronze in 5000m at Asian Games 2026
✍️ India.com
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:18 AM
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Indian long‑distance runner Gulveer Singh earned a bronze medal in the 5000m event at the 2026 Asian Games, continuing his strong performance at the continental championships.
Indian long‑distance runner Gulveer Singh added a bronze medal to his Asian Games tally by finishing third in the men’s 5000m final held in the 2026 edition of the continental championships.
The race, conducted in front of a packed stadium, saw Singh maintain a steady pace and a decisive surge in the final laps to secure the podium spot. His time of 13:12.45 placed him behind the gold and silver medalists from China and Japan respectively.
The bronze medal marks Singh’s third consecutive medal in the 5000m at the Asian Games, following silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022. The athlete praised the support of his coaching team and the home crowd’s encouragement.
Officials from the Athletics Federation of India celebrated the achievement, noting that Singh’s consistency could inspire a new generation of distance runners in the country.
The 2026 Asian Games continue to showcase India’s growing prowess in track and field, with athletes like Singh demonstrating competitive resilience on the continental stage.
The race, conducted in front of a packed stadium, saw Singh maintain a steady pace and a decisive surge in the final laps to secure the podium spot. His time of 13:12.45 placed him behind the gold and silver medalists from China and Japan respectively.
The bronze medal marks Singh’s third consecutive medal in the 5000m at the Asian Games, following silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022. The athlete praised the support of his coaching team and the home crowd’s encouragement.
Officials from the Athletics Federation of India celebrated the achievement, noting that Singh’s consistency could inspire a new generation of distance runners in the country.
The 2026 Asian Games continue to showcase India’s growing prowess in track and field, with athletes like Singh demonstrating competitive resilience on the continental stage.