Sreeshankar eyes golden leap at CWG 2026: 'Hopefully change the colour of medal'
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games following a successful recovery from a serious patellar tendon injury. After winning silver in 2022, he is now focused on securing a gold medal in Glasgow.
Why it matters
His return highlights the resilience of elite athletes and the high-stakes nature of international sports recovery programs.
NEW DELHI: Just over two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar feared he might never compete again. A ruptured patellar tendon during training in April 2024 forced the Indian long jumper to miss his biggest dream - the Paris Olympics - despite having already secured qualification.Doctors, coaches and many around him believed his career could be over. But he refused to give up.Today, the 27-year-old is back stronger than ever.Heading into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sreeshankar is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career.
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