Historic Silver for India as Srishankar Clears 8.09m in Commonwealth Games

Glasgow hosted a thrilling men’s long‑jump final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India’s Murali Srishankar emerged as the silver medallist. The 27‑year‑old athlete from Palakkad opened with an 8.03‑metre jump and then vaulted to a season‑best 8.09 metres in the second round, a distance that proved decisive. Although he recorded two fouls afterward, he remained in contention, closing with attempts of 7.94 m and 7.97 m. Srishankar’s achievement follows his trail‑blazing silver at the 2022 Birmingham Games (8.08 m), where he became India’s first male long‑jump silver medallist. India’s cumulative Games haul now totals 13 medals – two gold, eight silver, three bronze – with athletics accounting for five (one gold, three silver, one bronze). Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle won gold with 8.15 m, while Scotland’s Stephen McEngie secured bronze with 8.08 m. Fellow Indian Lokesh Satyanathan placed fifth on a 7.97 m mark. The event saw four competitors breach the eight‑metre barrier, highlighting the high calibre of the field. Srishankar’s silver further cements India’s rising profile in international track and field.