Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Murali Sreeshankar Wins Commonwealth Games Silver in Long Jump
Murali Sreeshankar is a long jumper from India.
He had a bad knee injury that made him miss the Paris Olympics.
He worked hard to get better and went to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
He jumped 8.09 meters and won the silver medal.
The gold went to Tajay Gayle from Jamaica.
Murali said, "Never Give Up," to show that hard work can help you succeed.
Murali Sreeshankar won silver in the men's long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He jumped 8.09 meters, just 0.06 meters behind the gold medalist.
The gold was taken by Jamaica's Tajay Gayle with an 8.15-meter jump.
Sreeshankar had missed the Paris Olympics due to a serious knee injury.
After his comeback, he shared the message "Never Give Up" to inspire others.
- Who
- Murali Sreeshankar, Tajay Gayle, Stephen Mackenzie
- What
- Silver medal in men's long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Sreeshankar overcame a serious knee injury and missed the Paris Olympics to secure a podium finish
- Medal
- Silver
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Sport
- Long Jump
- Distance
- 8.09m
- Athlete
- Murali Sreeshankar