Praveen chithravel
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CWG 2026: Double Glory For India As Praveen Wins Silver, Selva Bags Bronze In Men's Triple Jump
Khelo India School Games: India's men's triple jump contingent delivered a memorable double podium finish at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as national record holder Praveen Chithravel clinched the silver medal while rising star Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured bronze in a high-quality final on Saturday.
Praveen, who had narrowly missed a medal by just three centimetres at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, finally earned his long-awaited podium finish with a best leap of 16.58m, while Selva produced a season's best effort of 16.52m to ensure two Indian flags were raised during the medal ceremony.
Jamaica's Jordan Scott won the gold medal with a best jump of 16.72m, edging Praveen by just 14 centimetres.
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