Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Teen Long Jumper's Silver Medal Fueled by Father's Memory
Young long jumper Shahnavaz Khan won a silver medal at a big competition.
He dedicated his jump to his dad, who he misses.
During the event, he jumped farther than he ever has before.
He even got advice from a more experienced jumper, Murali Sreeshankar, who helped him.
Now, he's hoping for more success and prize money to help his family.
Shahnavaz Khan, an 18-year-old long jumper, won a silver medal at the World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour.
He dedicated his performance to his late father and wrote a message on his bib.
Khan achieved a personal best of 8.04 meters, entering the 8-meter club.
Murali Sreeshankar, a senior long jumper, provided guidance and advice to Khan during the competition.
Khan is awaiting prize money from a previous National Games gold medal win.
- Who
- Shahnavaz Khan, a long jumper, and Murali Sreeshankar, another long jumper.
- What
- Shahnavaz Khan won a silver medal in long jump at the World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour.
- When
- The competition took place recently, and the article was published on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- Khan wanted to honor his late father and improve his performance.
Shahnavaz Khan
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Prize Money Delay
Shahnavaz Khan
Shahnavaz Khan has not received the prize money for the gold medal he won at the National Games.
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- Age
- 18
- Event
- World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour
- Medal
- Silver
- Best Jump
- 8.04 meters
- Senior Athlete Advice
- Murali Sreeshankar
- Previous Win
- National Games Gold