Gulveer Singh Secures Silver in Men's 1500m at Asian Games 2026

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh showcased an outstanding performance at the Asian Games 2026, securing a silver medal in the men's 1500m with a personal best time of 3:36.72. This achievement marks his second silver at the Games, contributing to India's growing medal tally, which now stands at 41. With a strong finish, Gulveer finished just behind Japan's Kazuto Iizawa, who set a new Games Record. This article delves into Gulveer's remarkable journey and the significance of his achievements for Indian athletics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 28, 2026, 18:29 IST

Gulveer Singh's Impressive Performance

On Monday, Indian runner Gulveer Singh achieved a remarkable feat by winning the silver medal in the men's 1500m event at the Asian Games 2026. He finished with a personal best time of 3:36.72, as reported by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

Throughout the 12-man final, Gulveer maintained a competitive edge, ultimately delivering a powerful sprint in the final lap to clinch the silver medal.

Kazuto Iizawa from Japan took home the gold medal, setting a Games Record with a time of 3:36.35, while his compatriot Nagiya Mori secured the bronze with a time of 3:37.92.

Gulveer's performance saw him finish just 0.37 seconds behind Iizawa's record and over a second ahead of Mori, solidifying his silver medal position.

Another Indian competitor, Yoonus Shah, placed ninth in the final, clocking a time of 3:43.88.

This silver medal marks a significant improvement for India in the men's 1500m event, following a bronze medal win in the previous Asian Games.

Gulveer's time of 3:36.72 not only earned him a podium finish but also represented his personal best at this prestigious event.

Gulveer's Achievements and India's Medal Count

This silver medal is Gulveer Singh's second at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, having previously secured silver in the men's 10,000m race on Friday with a time of 28:29.38, finishing just behind Bahrain's Birhanu Balew, who won gold with a time of 28:27.51.

With this latest achievement, India's overall medal tally has reached 41, which includes four gold, 18 silver, and 19 bronze medals, placing the country 12th in the current medal standings.