Indian runner Gulveer Singh wins silver at Nagoya track.Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh secured second place in the men’s 10,000m event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Friday. He completed the demanding race in exactly 28:29.38 at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Bahrain runner Birhanu Balew claimed gold with a powerful late sprint, finishing in 28:27.51. Albert Kiptoo, also representing Bahrain, finished third at 28:34.38 according to official race statistics.Gulveer currently serves as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army. He kept pace with the front runners throughout the gruelling contest before Balew broke away near the finish line. This second-place finish marks a clear performance upgrade from his 2022 bronze medal in Hangzhou. Regional sports history shows Indian athletes have steadily improved their long-distance track endurance over the last decade to challenge traditional powerhouses. Gulveer has enjoyed strong recent form, having previously earned double medals at both the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea and the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.India increased its overall tournament tally to 22 medals by Friday evening. This collection currently includes two golds, nine silvers, and 11 bronze medals, placing the nation 12th in the official standings. Shot putter Manpreet Kaur also contributed heavily by winning bronze with a best throw measuring 17.17m. Her teammate Krishna Jayasankar Menon finished fifth with a 16.57m effort. In women’s heptathlon action, Pooja secured sixth place in the 800m segment, crossing the line in 2:16.43, while Anamika Aneesh finished eighth overall.
Gulveer Singh brings Silver in 10000m raising India total count to 22
