India’s triple‑jumpers once again soared to glory at the Commonwealth Games 2026, claiming a double podium finish that reaffirmed the nation’s growing strength in athletics.
Praveen Chithravel won silver with a leap of 16.58 m, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured bronze with 16.52 m. Jamaica’s Jordan Scott took gold with 16.72 m.
Four years after Eldhose Paul and Abdulla Aboobacker’s historic gold‑silver in Birmingham, India repeated the feat with two medals in Glasgow — a testament to the depth of talent in the event.
Praveen’s Milestone: From a small village in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district to national record holder and Olympian, Praveen timed his best jump perfectly on the fourth attempt to clinch silver. His performance adds to his growing medal collection — Asian Games bronze, Asian Championships silver, and FISU World University Games silver.
Selva’s Breakthrough: The Madurai‑born athlete overcame a foul and intense pressure to deliver a fifth‑round jump of 16.52 m, reclaiming third place by just two centimetres. The bronze marks his biggest career medal yet, following his NCAA Division I title and his recognition as Asia’s Best Under‑20 Male Athlete.
Both athletes showcased composure and precision under pressure, continuing India’s remarkable run in the men’s triple jump — another Commonwealth Games, another Indian double podium.
