Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 25 -- India's long-distance runner Gulveer Singh clinched the silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Asian Games 2026 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Friday.

The 28-year-old runner clocked 28:29.38 to finish second behind Bahrain's Birhanu Balew, who produced a strong late surge to win gold in 28:27.51. Balew's compatriot Albert Kiptoo claimed the bronze medal with a timing of 28:34.38, according to ESPN.

Gulveer, a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, stayed with the leading pack for much of the race and remained in contention until the closing stages. Balew pulled away over the final stretch, but Gulveer held on comfortably for the silver.

The medal marks an improvement for Gulveer from the ...