Gulveer Singh Claims India’s First Gold at Asian Athletics Championships

Reliance Foundation’s long-distance runner triumphs in the 10,000m race; Servin Sebastian bags bronze in 20km race walk.

Reliance Foundation athlete and national record holder Gulveer Singh clinched India’s first gold medal on the opening day of the Asian Athletics Championships, winning the men’s 10,000m race with a time of 28:38.63.

The 26-year-old, who previously secured a bronze at the Asian Games, outpaced Japan’s Mebuki Suzuki (28:43.84) and Bahrain’s Albert Kibichi Rop (28:46.82) to secure the top podium spot. Singh’s personal best and national record, set earlier this year, stands at 27:00.22.

Earlier in the day, Servin Sebastian opened India’s medal count with a bronze in the men’s 20km race walk, clocking 1:21:13.60—just short of his personal best (1:21:23) achieved at the Uttarakhand National Games. China’s Wang Zhaozhao took gold (1:20:36.90), and Japan’s Kento Yoshikawa won silver (1:20:44.90). Fellow Indian walker Amit finished fifth with a time of 1:22:14.30.

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India has fielded a 58-member team at this year’s championships, following a successful run in the previous edition where they bagged 27 medals.

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