Murali Sreeshankar scripted another memorable chapter in Indian athletics on Wednesday by becoming the country's first-ever double medallist in the Commonwealth Games men's long jump.
According to Press Trust of India, the 27-year-old secured the silver medal in Glasgow, adding to the silver he had won at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Sreeshankar delivered a best leap of 8.09 metres to finish second on the podium, completing an inspiring comeback after battling a career-threatening knee injury that had nearly ended his athletics journey.
As reported by Press Trust of India, the medal marks another milestone in the long jumper's remarkable career and reinforces his status as one of India's finest field athletes.
With this achievement, Sreeshankar has become the first Indian long jumper to win two Commonwealth Games medals. According to Press Trust of India, before his historic feat, only three Indians had won medals in the event across the men's and women's categories.
Those previous medallists include Suresh Babu, who won the men's bronze medal in 1978, Anju Bobby George, who secured the women's bronze in 2002, and M Prajusha, who claimed the women's silver medal in 2010.
Former world champion Tajay Gayle of Jamaica produced the best jump of the competition with an effort of 8.15 metres to win the gold medal.
As reported by Press Trust of India, Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie delighted the home crowd by taking the bronze medal with a leap of 8.08 metres, just one centimetre behind Sreeshankar.
According to Press Trust of India, Sreeshankar's silver medal is particularly significant considering the challenges he faced during his recovery from a serious knee injury.
His successful return to elite competition highlights his resilience, determination, and ability to perform on one of the biggest stages in international athletics.
The silver-medal performance further strengthens India's growing presence in track and field events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Press Trust of India reported that Sreeshankar's consistency over two successive editions of the Games has now earned him a unique place in Indian athletics history as the nation's first double Commonwealth Games medallist in the long jump.