Indian boxer seeks flood aid as Gulveer claims Commonwealth silver
Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, 28, said she cannot fully focus on her Commonwealth Games semifinal because devastating floods have hit her home state of Assam. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports 68 deaths and about 445,495 people affected across six districts, with families lacking food, water and clothing. Borgohain appealed for public and governmental assistance to deliver essential supplies.
National record‑holding runner Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing in 27:49.78. He became the first Indian to medal in this event at the Games, with Australia’s Kai Robertson taking gold and the Isle of Man’s David Mularkey bronze. This marks India’s second silver in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
Entities: Ajay Babu · Aree Hidayat · Assam · Commonwealth Games · Glasgow · Gulveer Singh · Lovlina Borgohain
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Lovlina Borgohain said she cannot fully focus on her Commonwealth Games campaign because of the floods. (Video message)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 m at the Commonwealth Games. (Event results)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lovlina Borgohain is an Olympic bronze medallist. (Olympic records)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gulveer Singh is the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000 m at the Commonwealth Games. (Historical record)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Assam floods have killed 68 people. (Assam State Disaster Management Authority)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gulveer Singh’s finishing time was 27:49.78. (Event timing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Assam floods have affected 445,495 people across six districts. (Assam State Disaster Management Authority)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Australia’s Kai Robertson won gold in the men’s 10,000 m with a time of 27:48.93. (Event results)