Indian runner Gulveer Singh wins second Asian Games silver

India celebrated another track success Monday as Gulveer Singh captured his second silver medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Competing in the men's 1500m final, he recorded a personal best time of 3:36.72 to finish second. This brilliant performance confirmed his podium spot following a strong final lap sprint past his rivals. Data from the Athletics Federation of India showed he crossed the line just 0.37 seconds behind Japan's Kazuto Iizawa, who claimed gold with a Games Record of 3:36.35. Another Japanese runner, Nagiya Mori, took bronze at 3:37.92. Historically, Indian athletes have worked hard to match East Asian dominance in middle-distance track events, making this dual-medal achievement highly significant for the national sports program.

Earlier in the week, Gulveer secured his first silver in the 10,000m event by clocking 28:29.38. His back-to-back medals highlight a significant personal breakthrough on the continental stage. Fellow Indian competitor Yoonus Shah finished ninth in the 1500m final with a time of 3:43.88.

These track victories pushed India's overall medal count to 41. The national contingent currently holds four gold, 18 silver, and 19 bronze medals. This total places the country 12th in the overall standings, reflecting steady progress across multiple sporting disciplines.

With Inputs from Agency Threads and Image Courtesy: ANI