NEW DELHI, SEPT 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 5000m event, describing his performance as a remarkable achievement and praising his consistency, endurance and determination.
In a message following Gulveer’s podium finish, PM Modi said the athlete had enjoyed a “truly special Asian Games”, highlighting the significance of his third podium finish at the Games.
“It’s truly been a special Asian Games for Gulveer Singh!” the Prime Minister said while congratulating the athlete on his bronze medal in the men’s 5000m.
PM Modi noted that Gulveer’s latest medal represented a hat-trick of podium finishes, underlining the athlete’s sustained performance across his events.
He particularly praised Gulveer’s consistency, endurance and determination, qualities that have been central to his performances on the track.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to Gulveer Singh for further success in his sporting career, expressing hope that the athlete would continue to achieve more milestones in the years ahead.
Gulveer’s performance in the 5000m adds another medal to India’s athletics campaign at the Asian Games and further highlights the country’s growing presence in long-distance track events.
The achievement is also expected to provide encouragement to young athletes pursuing middle- and long-distance running, with Gulveer’s successive podium finishes demonstrating the importance of sustained preparation, competitive consistency and endurance at the international level.
