Asian Games 2026 Day 11 LIVE: Gulveer Singh Wins 5000m Bronze
India’s athletics campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya received another boost on Tuesday as Gulveer Singh won the bronze medal in the men’s 5000m final. The result gave the Indian distance runner his third medal of the Games, adding another podium finish to an already outstanding campaign.
Gulveer had entered the 5000m final after winning silver in the men’s 10,000m and another silver in the 1500m. His bronze in the 5000m therefore completed a three-medal haul at the Asian Games.
The 5000m final was one of the major athletics events on India’s Day 11 schedule. Gulveer lined up alongside fellow Indian distance runner Avinash Sable as athletics took centre stage during the evening session.
Gulveer Singh Completes Three-Medal Asian Games Campaign
Gulveer’s performance in Aichi-Nagoya has been one of the notable stories of India’s athletics campaign.
His first medal came in the men’s 10,000m, where he secured silver. He followed that performance with another silver in the 1500m final, clocking 3:36.72. Japan’s Kazuto Iizawa won that race in 3:36.35, while Nagiya Mori took bronze.
The 1500m silver was particularly significant because it demonstrated Gulveer’s ability to compete across different distances. He then returned to the track for the 5000m final and added a bronze, taking his medal tally from the 2026 Asian Games to three.
For Gulveer, the three-medal campaign also adds to his Asian Games record. He had previously won bronze in the men’s 10,000m at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
India’s Athletics Campaign Continues to Deliver
Gulveer’s bronze comes during a productive period for Indian athletics at the 2026 Asian Games.
On September 28, Gulveer won silver in the 1500m, while Murali Sreeshankar secured silver in the men’s long jump. Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav also won silver and bronze respectively in javelin, while Vithya Ramraj claimed bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles after breaking a long-standing national record.
Parul Chaudhary also added a bronze in the women’s 5000m final on September 28. She clocked 15:14.61 to finish behind Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi and Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka.
The results have made distance running one of the important contributors to India’s athletics medal haul at the Games.
Day 11 Packed With Medal Events
Gulveer’s 5000m final was only one of several important events involving Indian athletes on September 29.
The athletics programme included men’s pole vault, women’s high jump, women’s hammer throw, women’s 800m, men’s 800m, the men’s 5000m and relay finals. The Indian contingent also had representation in shooting, boxing, archery, surfing, volleyball and track cycling.
Three Indian boxers were also scheduled to contest semifinal bouts. Parveen was set to face China’s Li Shu in the women’s 65kg category, Ankush was scheduled to meet Uzbekistan’s Erkinboev Fazliddin in the men’s 80kg category, while Narender was due to face Kazakhstan’s Oralbay Aibek in the men’s +90kg division.
The shooting programme was another major focus, with Indian competitors participating in the men’s and women’s trap events.
India Medal Tally: Day 11 Developments
India began Day 11 with 46 medals — four gold, 21 silver and 21 bronze — according to an Indian Express update earlier on Tuesday.
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The medal count subsequently moved higher as India’s shooting contingent added medals. Neeru Dhanda, Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat won silver in the women’s trap team event. Later, Neeru Dhanda won gold in the women’s individual trap event, becoming India’s first individual gold medallist at these Games.
With results continuing to come in throughout Day 11, India’s medal tally remained subject to live updates.
India’s Asian Games 2026 Medal Snapshot
| Medal | Count/Status |
|---|---|
| Gold | 5+ |
| Silver | 21+ |
| Bronze | 22+ |
| Total | 48+ |
| Key Day 11 highlight | Gulveer Singh’s 5000m bronze |
Medal counts are live and can change as additional events are completed.
Why Gulveer Singh’s 5000m Bronze Matters
Gulveer’s 5000m medal is notable because it completes a demanding three-medal campaign across three different distances.
The 10,000m requires sustained endurance, the 1500m demands a combination of speed and tactical positioning, while the 5000m sits between the two in terms of distance and racing demands.
Competing successfully across all three events during one Asian Games programme makes Gulveer’s campaign particularly noteworthy. His two silver medals earlier in the Games had already established him as one of India’s leading performers on the track. The 5000m bronze now gives him a third podium finish in Aichi-Nagoya.
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His progress also reflects the continuation of a strong Asian Games journey. Gulveer won bronze in the 10,000m at Hangzhou in 2023 and has now added three medals in Aichi-Nagoya.
What’s Next for India on Day 11?
With athletics providing several medal opportunities, India’s campaign on Day 11 remains focused across multiple disciplines.
The boxing semifinals are particularly important because winning semifinal bouts would put the Indian boxers into the gold-medal contests. Shooting has already delivered significant results, while other sports continue to contribute to India’s overall medal count.
The day’s athletics programme also includes relay finals, providing further opportunities for the Indian contingent to add to its tally.
As the Asian Games move towards the closing stages, every medal becomes increasingly important for India’s overall position in the continental standings.
Gulveer Singh: Asian Games Medal Record
| Asian Games | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou 2023 | Men’s 10,000m | Bronze |
| Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | Men’s 10,000m | Silver |
| Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | Men’s 1500m | Silver |
| Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | Men’s 5000m | Bronze |
Gulveer’s Aichi-Nagoya campaign has therefore produced three medals, taking his Asian Games career tally to four medals.
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FAQs
Who won the men’s 5000m bronze medal for India at Asian Games 2026?
Gulveer Singh won the bronze medal in the men’s 5000m final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The medal completed his three-medal campaign at the Games.
How many medals has Gulveer Singh won at Asian Games 2026?
Gulveer Singh has won three medals at the 2026 Asian Games: silver in the men’s 10,000m, silver in the men’s 1500m and bronze in the men’s 5000m.
What medals did Gulveer Singh win before the 5000m?
Before the 5000m final, Gulveer had won silver medals in the men’s 10,000m and 1500m events at Aichi-Nagoya.
When did Gulveer Singh win his first Asian Games medal?
Gulveer Singh won his first Asian Games medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, where he secured bronze in the men’s 10,000m.
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Which other sports are important for India on Day 11?
India has medal and qualification interests across athletics, shooting, boxing, archery, surfing, track cycling and other disciplines on Day 11. The schedule includes several athletics finals and three boxing semifinals.
Conclusion
Gulveer Singh has capped a remarkable Asian Games 2026 campaign with a bronze medal in the men’s 5000m final. After silver medals in the 10,000m and 1500m, the latest podium finish gives him three medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and four across his Asian Games career.
His performances have been an important part of India’s athletics campaign, which has produced medals across distance running, jumps, throws and hurdles. With more events still being contested, India’s Day 11 campaign continues to bring fresh opportunities for the contingent to add to its medal tally.
