CWG: Sreeshankar wins long jump silver; Gavit claims Games record gold
India achieved significant success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing multiple medals in long jump, para athletics, and boxing. The country's medal tally reached 15, with notable performances including a Games record in the men's 100m T47 event.
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Success in international sporting events is a major driver of national pride and reflects the development of athletic infrastructure in India.
India had another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal, para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed gold with a Games record, and the country's boxers guaranteed 10 medals by reaching the semifinals.With three more medals added on Wednesday, India’s overall tally reached 15 medals — three gold, nine silver and three bronze - to stay eighth in the standings. Sreeshankar wins another silverSreeshankar continued his impressive run at the Commonwealth Games by winning silver in the men's long jump with a best effort of 8.09m.
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