Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Sreeshankar Leaps Back: Comeback After Knee Injury
Imagine a long jumper, Sreeshankar, who hurt his knee really badly, like in a car crash.
He had to have surgery and couldn't jump for almost two years!
During that time, he worked hard to get his knee strong again.
He went to special doctors and trainers to help him.
Finally, he was able to jump again, and he jumped a really long distance!
It was a big moment for him because he worked so hard to get back to what he loves, like learning how to jump all over again.
Murali Sreeshankar returned to long jump at the Indian Open after 21 months following a ruptured patellar tendon.
His comeback jump was 8.05 meters, after a surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Sreeshankar's injury was a rare rupture of the patellar tendon, requiring surgery.
He consulted specialists in India and Doha, choosing a procedure at Aspetar Hospital.
Rehabilitation involved physical therapy, strength training, and a new approach to training his knee.
- Who
- Murali Sreeshankar, a long jumper.
- What
- Murali Sreeshankar returned to long jump after recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon.
- When
- After 21 months, during the Indian Open.
- Where
- Pune, India and Doha.
- Why
- To compete in the long jump again after a serious knee injury.
- Athlete
- Murali Sreeshankar
- Sport
- Long Jump
- Comeback Jump
- 8.05 meters
- Injury
- Ruptured patellar tendon
- Surgery Location
- Doha, Aspetar Hospital
- Rehab Time
- 21 months
- Coach
- S Murali and Wayne Lombard