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Gulveer Singh Wins Silver Medal in Men's 10,000m Event at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

25 September 2026
4 min read
Source:PIB India (Press Information Bureau)
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh has won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him for his exceptional performance and dedication.

Key Highlights

  • Gulveer Singh secured the silver medal in the men's 10,000m athletic event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
  • This medal adds to his earlier bronze achievement, cementing his consistency on the continental sports podium.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his persistent progress, noting that it will inspire upcoming distance runners across India.

Exam Quick Facts

Nodal Ministry / Dept

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Key Bodies

Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Constitutional & Legal Context

Not Applicable

Static GK Connection

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years, regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

Daily Practice MCQs

Multi-tier exam practice questions tailored for SSC, Banking, and State/Civil Services

2 Questions
Level 1: Direct Factual (SSC / Railways)

Q1.Gulveer Singh, who recently won a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, is associated with which sports discipline?

Level 2: Conceptual Bridge (Banking / State PSC)

Q2.Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Games: 1. It is a multi-sport event regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). 2. It is held every two years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?