Amit Shah Congratulates Gulveer, Harjinder on CWG Silver

Gulveer became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000 m. Competing in rain-soaked conditions, the national record holder remained with the lead group before producing a strong final-lap surge to finish in 27:49.78. Australia’s Ky Robinson took gold.

The result adds to Gulveer’s earlier achievements, which include a bronze medal at the Asian Games and two gold medals at the Asian Athletics Championships. The performance further establishes him as one of India’s leading long-distance runners.

Shah also congratulated Harjinder Kaur following her silver in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event. “India continues its medal haul in weightlifting. Way to go, Harjinder Kaur. Your well deserved victory with a silver medal in women’s 69 Kg in #CWG2026 symbolises your hard work and dedication. Many more triumphs will shine in your path,” he posted.

Harjinder recorded a total of 227 kg, lifting 101 kg in the snatch and 126 kg in the clean and jerk. Canada’s Charlotte Simoneau won gold with 240 kg, while Australia’s Nya Phebe Hayman claimed bronze with 218 kg.

The Punjab weightlifter’s podium finish contributed to India’s continued strength in the discipline at the Glasgow Games, where weightlifting has again ranked among the country’s leading medal sources.

Together, Gulveer’s first-ever Indian medal in the 10,000 m and Harjinder’s silver on the lifting platform formed part of a productive day for the Indian contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.