Hangzhou Asian Games athletics | Kartik wins silver, Gulveer claims bronze in 10,000m

Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh of India won silver and bronze respectively in the men's 10000m race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 30. Kartik clocked 28:15.38s and Gulveer 28:17.21s. A collision in the last 100m saw three competitors fall, allowing the Indians to sneak into medal contention. Birhanu Yemataw Balew of Bahrain won gold with 28:13.62s.

Indian long-distance runners Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh bagged the silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's 10000m race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 30.

Kartik won the silver with a timing of 28:15.38s while Gulveer clocked 28:17.21s to claim the bronze.

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Both the Indians sneaked into medal contention in the last 100 metres after three of the fellow competitors fell in succession after bumping into each other.

Birhanu Yemataw Balew of Bahrain won the gold medal with a timing of 28:13.62 seconds.