India's Sreeshankar Murali clinched the silver medal in the Men's Long Jump final in the ongoing CWG 2022 on Aug 04. Sreeshankar won the historic silver with a distance of 8.08m in the Men's Long Jump. With this, Sreeshankar became the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the long jump.
Speaking about his achievement, Sreeshankar said, “I am elated. A bit disappointed that I could not win gold but happy that I won silver for the country. I dedicate this medal to all those who stood by me including my father, our Sports Ministry.”
Speaking about his achievement, Sreeshankar said, “I am elated. A bit disappointed that I could not win gold but happy that I won silver for the country. I dedicate this medal to all those who stood by me including my father, our Sports Ministry.”
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