Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India's Long Jump Revolution: Sreeshankar Says Best Yet to Come
Murali Sreeshankar, India's top long jumper, says the sport is getting much better in India.
Before, jumping 8 meters was a big deal, but now many Indian jumpers can do it easily.
There are lots of talented jumpers in India now, and they push each other to do better.
Sreeshankar thinks this is just the start, and India can win big in international competitions if they keep improving.
He says the hard part is doing as well in other countries as they do in India.
Murali Sreeshankar believes India's long jump is entering its strongest phase ever.
The 8-meter mark, once a career-defining milestone, is now routine for Indian jumpers.
Multiple Indian athletes have cleared 8.20m, with two surpassing 8.30m this season.
Sreeshankar emphasizes the importance of adapting to international conditions for global success.
He compares the current long jump scene to the rise of Indian javelin, led by Neeraj Chopra.
- Who
- Murali Sreeshankar, Indian long jumper and national record holder
- What
- The evolution and future of Indian men's long jump
- When
- Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the progress and future potential of Indian long jumpers
Domestic Success
Global Competition
Performance Standards
Domestic Success
Indian long jumpers now routinely exceed 8 meters, with multiple athletes clearing 8.20m and two surpassing 8.30m.
Global Competition
Replicating domestic performances internationally remains a challenge due to different conditions.
- National Record Holder
- Murali Sreeshankar
- Current National Record
- 8.38m (Murali Sreeshankar)
- Other Notable Jumpers
- Lokesh (8.21m), David (8.22m)
- Event
- Long Jump
- Significant Milestone
- 8 meters