Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh scripts history, earns second silver in Aichi Nagoya
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Gulveer Singh clocked a personal best of 3:36.72
India’s distance runner Gulveer Singh continued his divine form as he delivered a standout performance at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, clinching a silver medal in the men’s 1500m final with a personal best of 3:36.72.
Best known as a 5,000m and 10,000m specialist, Gulveer displayed surprising middle-distance speed against a tough continental field. Tucked behind the leaders for most of the race, the 28-year-old made his move on the bell lap, unleashing a strong sprint down the home stretch.
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He pushed Japan’s Kazuto Iizawa all the way to the finish line, missing gold by just 0.37 seconds. Iizawa took victory in a Games-record 3:36.35, while fellow Japanese runner Nagiya Mori took bronze in 3:37.92.
The result marked Gulveer’s second silver medal of the 2026 Games. Earlier in the week, he secured second place in the men’s 10,000m in 28:29.38, improving upon his bronze-medal effort from Hangzhou in 2023.
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Adding a 1500m podium to his long-distance resume highlights his remarkable versatility across different track disciplines.
Gulveer’s medal came through disciplined race tactics. While a 10,000m contest is decided by aerobic pacing, the 1500m requires sharp bursts of acceleration, tactical positioning, and a fast final kick. His ability to adapt to that faster rhythm proved crucial over the final 300 meters.
Gulveer’s rise as a long-distance athlete
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Gulveer’s switch from long-distance running to a fast 1500m race shows how versatile he has become. Usually focused on endurance, he proved he also has the speed needed to sprint past top runners.
During the race, he stayed calm in the pack before finding space on the outside to make his move. His finishing sprint took over three seconds off his personal best.
By winning silver in a middle-distance event right after his 10,000m success, Gulveer showed that Indian distance runners can now compete for medals across different track formats.
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India’s medal tally
Gulveer’s silver took India’s overall count past the 40-medal threshold in Aichi-Nagoya, placing the contingent 12th in the overall standings with 4 gold, 20 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Athletics and shooting have driven the bulk of the nation’s podium finishes, alongside retained golds in cricket and kabaddi, with several boxing semifinals and track events remaining to bolster the final haul.
How did Gulveer Singh perform in the men’s 1500m final at the Asian Games 2026?
He won silver with a personal best of 3:36.72. He made his move on the bell lap and finished 0.37 seconds behind Japan’s Kazuto Iizawa, who won gold in a Games-record 3:36.35. Japan’s Nagiya Mori took bronze in 3:37.92.
How many medals has Gulveer Singh won at the Asian Games 2026?
He has won two silver medals. The first came in the men’s 10,000m, where he ran 28:29.38, and the second is this 1500m silver. In the 10,000m he improved on the bronze he won at Hangzhou in 2023.
Where does India stand in the medal tally after Gulveer’s silver?
India are 12th in the overall standings with 45 medals: 4 gold, 20 silver and 21 bronze. Athletics and shooting have brought in most of the podium finishes.
How many medals has India won in athletics after Day 9 (September 28) of Asian Games 2026?
The Indian athletics contingent has won 9 silver and 10 bronze medals so far at the continental event, while gold has remained elusive.
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