India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Gulveer Singh scripting history by winning silver in the men’s 10,000m and Harjinder Kaur adding another weightlifting medal to the country’s tally. The boxing team also strengthened India’s medal prospects by securing three guaranteed podium finishes after three pugilists advanced to the semi-finals.

The performances took India’s overall medal tally to 12, comprising two gold, seven silver and three bronze medals, keeping the country in the top 10 of the standings.

Gulveer Becomes First Indian Man to Win Long-Distance Medal

Gulveer Singh produced a historic performance in the men’s 10,000m final to become the first Indian male athlete to win a long-distance track medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Competing in rainy conditions, the 26-year-old remained with the leading pack throughout most of the race before producing a strong finishing sprint over the final lap.

Australia’s Ky Robinson pulled away to win gold, while Gulveer crossed the finish line in 27:49.78 to secure silver. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man claimed bronze.

The race also marked the first time since 1986 that no African runner finished on the podium in the Commonwealth Games men’s 10,000m event.

Harjinder Adds Another Weightlifting Medal

India’s weightlifters continued their impressive run as Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women’s 69kg category.

The Birmingham 2022 bronze medallist registered a total lift of 221kg, comprising a 101kg snatch and a 120kg clean and jerk.

Canada’s Charlotte Simoneau claimed gold with a Commonwealth Games record performance, while Australia’s Olivia Hayman took bronze.

Harjinder’s silver became India’s seventh weightlifting medal of the Glasgow Games, underlining the sport’s consistent contribution to the country’s medal haul.

Three Boxers Assure Medals

India also guaranteed three medals in boxing after Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar advanced to the semi-finals. Under Commonwealth Games rules, all losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals.

Jadumani Singh defeated Zambia’s Mwengo Mwale by unanimous decision in the men’s 55kg quarter-final to book his place in the last four.

In the women’s competition, Priya Ghanghas overcame Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell in the 60kg category, while Preeti Pawar progressed to the semi-finals of the women’s 54kg event with another commanding performance.

India, however, suffered setbacks as Parveen Hooda exited the women’s 65kg quarter-finals after losing to England’s Sacha Hickey, while Kapil Pokhariya was eliminated from the men’s 90kg event following a defeat to Scotland’s Robert McNulty.

Mixed Results in Athletics, Swimming and Lawn Bowls

In athletics, national record holder Pooja Singh finished eighth in the women’s high jump after clearing 1.77 metres. She was unable to clear 1.82 metres following a lengthy rain interruption.

Vishal TK qualified for the men’s 400m semi-finals, while Rajesh Ramesh failed to advance after finishing third in his heat.

In swimming, Srihari Nataraj missed out on a place in the men’s 100m backstroke final after finishing 12th overall across the semi-finals. Olympian Sajan Prakash also exited in the heats of the men’s 50m butterfly.

Elsewhere, veteran lawn bowler Nayanmoni Saikia lost her women’s singles Section C match to Wales’ Amy Williams in straight sets, ending her campaign.

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