Glasgow, July 27 -- Commonwealth Games silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar and swimmer Sajan Prakash advanced to the finals of their respective events after impressive qualification performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Monday.

Sreeshankar, a silver medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, needed just one attempt to qualify for the men's long jump final. The Indian cleared the automatic qualification mark of 8.00m with a leap of 8.01m in his opening effort, according to ESPN.

Athletes who crossed the 8.00m mark or finished among the top 12 progressed to the final. Sreeshankar's effort comfortably secured his place as he eyes an upgrade from the silver medal he won in Birmingham four years ago.

In swimming, Sajan Prakash bo...