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    CWG 2026: Sreeshankar leaps to silver in men’s long jump, wins India’s latest athletics medal
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    Murali Sreeshankar Wins Commonwealth Games Silver with 8.09m Long Jump

    By IANS News July 30, 2026 • 08:04 AM View: 486

    India’s Murali Sreeshankar delivered another memorable performance on the Commonwealth Games stage, clinching the silver medal in the men’s long jump with a best effort of 8.09m in a high-quality final on Wednesday night.

    Sreeshankar, who hails from Pallakad in Kerala and is coached by his father S. Murali, produced his best jump in the second round, recording 8.09m after opening with 8.03m. Despite two foul attempts later in the competition, the Indian athlete remained in medal contention throughout and held on to second place. He ended his campaign with 7.94m and 7.97m in his last two jumps.

    TAGS Murali Sreeshankar Commonwealth Games 2026 India Athletics Men's Long Jump Tajay Gayle India Medal Tally Lokesh Sathyanathan
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