Murali Sreeshankar wins silver in Commonwealth Games long jump
Indian athlete Murali Sreeshankar won the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. His best jump was 8.09 metres. Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle took the gold with a leap of 8.15 metres, while Scotland’s Stephen Mackenzie captured the bronze with 8.08 metres. The result adds to India’s medal tally in track and field at the Games and underscores Sreeshankar’s consistency in the event. The performance is expected to influence national selection discussions for future international competitions and to boost inspiration for Indian youth in athletics. Critics noted the field included top jumpers from Jamaica, the Bahamas and Africa, underscoring the global competitiveness.
Sreeshankar won silver with 8.09m in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Gold went to Tajay Gayle with 8.15m; bronze to Stephen Mackenzie, 8.08m.
Event contributes to India’s track and field standing at the Games.
Performance may affect future national team selections.