Gulveer wins historic 5000m bronze; Rana claims para shot put gold as Praveen and Selva add medals

Gulveer won a historic 5000m bronze, marking his second medal of the competition. Para shot putter Rana secured a gold, while triple jumpers Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran took silver and bronze respectively.

The successes spanned both able-bodied and para athletics, with the outcomes further populating India's medal ledger. Gulveer's 5000m bronze was noted as historic and represented his second podium finish at the meet. Rana's triumph came in the para shot put event, distinct from the able-bodied programme. Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran reached the podium in the triple jump.

Gulveer's bronze in the 5000m stands as his second medal at the competition, underlining a strong showing on the track. The 5000m result was described as historic and adds to his collection of honours at this event. That second podium placement contributes directly to India's broader haul in athletics.

Rana produced a gold-medal performance in the para shot put, delivering a top finish in the para athletics category. The victory is recorded as a gold within the para events and is separate from the able-bodied track and field total. Rana's result highlights India's presence on the para athletics podium at the meet.

In the horizontal jumps, Praveen Chithravel claimed the silver and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured the bronze in the triple jump. Those two medals were counted among the able-bodied track and field athletes' returns. Collectively, the outcomes from Praveen and Selva helped increase the able-bodied athletics medal count for India.

The combined impact of the day’s results is reflected in the able-bodied track and field medal total, which now stands at 10 — 5 silver, 5 bronze. Rana’s gold remains recorded within para athletics, separate from that able-bodied tally. These finishes represent additional podium success across both able-bodied and para events for India.