Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Indian Athletes Excel at Commonwealth Games
At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, several Indian athletes performed exceptionally well.
Sreeshankar, a long jumper, qualified for the finals with a jump of 8.01 meters.
Tejas Shirse became the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final with a timing of 13.76 seconds.
Sajan Prakash, a two-time Olympian, also qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final.
However, Gurindervir Singh, known as India's fastest man, did not qualify for the 100m final.
Additionally, boxers Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh advanced to their respective quarterfinals.
Sreeshankar qualified for the long jump finals with an 8.01m jump.
Tejas Shirse became the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final.
Gurindervir Singh failed to qualify for the 100m final with a 10.39-second timing.
Sajan Prakash qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final with a 1:58.59-second timing.
Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective boxing categories.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Sreeshankar, Tejas Shirse, Gurindervir Singh, Sajan Prakash, Preeti Pawar, and Jadumani Singh
- What
- Qualification for finals in various events at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- On Monday
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- To compete in the Commonwealth Games and improve their personal bests
Athletes' Performance
Challenges Faced
Qualification for Finals
Athletes' Performance
Sreeshankar, Tejas Shirse, and Sajan Prakash qualified for their respective finals, showcasing their skills and determination.
Challenges Faced
Gurindervir Singh failed to qualify for the 100m final, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.
- Sreeshankar's Jump
- 8.01m
- Tejas Shirse's Timing
- 13.76 seconds
- Gurindervir Singh's Timing
- 10.39 seconds
- Sajan Prakash's Timing
- 1:58.59 seconds
- Preeti Pawar's Category
- Women's 54kg
- Jadumani Singh's Category
- Men's 55kg