New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday lauded long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for their "splendid achievement" at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Gulveer came up with a fine performance, pulling off a brilliant 'kick' in the final lap and sprinting to the finish line in 27:49.78 to secure his maiden Commonwealth Games medal, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in CWG. By winning the silver medal in the men's 10,000m race at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, you have earned India its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. I wish you many more laurels in future," the President wrote on X.Harjinder clinched the silver medal in the women’s 69kg weightlifting competition. "Heartiest congratulations to Harjinder Kaur on clinching the silver medal in the Women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.