New Delhi, July 30 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar after he clinched the silver medal in the men's long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing the achievement as a "proud moment for Indian Athletics."

Sharing a post on X after Sreeshankar's podium finish in Glasgow, Mandaviya wrote, "Proud moment for Indian Athletics! Congratulations to TOPS Core athlete Sreeshankar for clinching the Silver Medal in the Men's Long Jump event with a spectacular jump of 8.09 m at the Commonwealth Games."

Sreeshankar delivered another consistent performance on the Commonwealth stage, registering a best leap of 8.09m to secure the silver medal behind Jamaica's Tajay Gayle, who won gold ...