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Birmingham Commonwealth Games: India’s national record holder Praveen Chithravel says he is focused on executing every phase of his jump and trusting his preparation rather than thinking about the outcome as he gears up for the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Chithravel, who qualified for Saturday’s final after producing a best effort of 16.41 metres in the qualification round, enters the medal event with unfinished business, having missed the podium by just three centimetres at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games four years ago.

Reflecting on that disappointment, the Asian Games bronze medallist said the experience helped shape his growth as an athlete.