Gulveer Singh crossed the line in 13:32.75, snagging bronze in the men's 5,000m at the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games.
Bahrain's Birhanu Balew edged him out with 13:30.79 for gold, while Japan's Tomonori Yamaguchi claimed silver at 13:31.43. Singh's bronze is the third medal on his Asian Games medal sheet, turning the event into a personal hat‑trick.
He kept a tight rhythm after the 3,000‑meter mark, slipping past the field as the final lap approached. The crowd roared as he crossed the line, but the real triumph was the trio of podium spots.
Coach Sandeep Kumar cheered him on, saying, "He showed heart and resilience, making history for Indian distance running."
With the final day of athletics looming, Singh is now eyeing the 10,000m sprint that could cement his legacy.