‘I Was Scared’: Murali Sreeshankar’s Journey From Crutches to Commonwealth Games Silver Medal

‘Grateful’ Sreeshankar eyes Asian Games glory after CWG silver

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar reflects on his silver medal, viewing it as a stepping stone after recovering from a serious injury, ahead of the Asian Games.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Murali Sreeshankar's Journey From Crutches To Second Successive Silver Medal

Two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar was told by the surgeons attending to him after his career-threatening injury that he might never run again, leave alone competing in a long jump event

‘I was scared’: Murali Sreeshankar’s journey from crutches to Commonwealth Games silver medal

Murali Sreeshankar's journey to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games is nothing short of inspirational. After sustaining a serious knee injury that nearly ended his career, he rose from the ashes, achieving a remarkable jump of 8.09m. This marks his first international medal in his comeback saga, proving naysayers wrong.

Murali Sreeshankar was told he'd never jump again. He gifts them his 2nd CWG medal

Murali Sreeshankar was told his career was over after a devastating patella tendon rupture ruled him out of the Paris Olympics in 2024. Two years later, the Indian long jumper is back on the Commonwealth Games podium, winning a second successive silver medal in Glasgow with a best effort of 8.09m.

Sreeshankar defies career threat with CWG silver

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal in Glasgow with a leap of 8.09 metres. This achievement marks an emotional comeback for the athlete, who battled a career-threatening knee injury in 2024, forcing him to miss the Paris Olympics. Despite his disappointment at not winning gold, Sreeshankar views this medal as a crucial stepping stone for the upcoming Asian Games.

CWG 2026: ‘I Only Prayed He Could Walk Normally; He Returned As A Commonwealth Medallist Again,’ Says Sreeshankar’s Father On Cricketnmore

CWG 2026: ‘I Only Prayed He Could Walk Normally; He Returned As A Commonwealth Medallist Again,’ Says Sreeshankar’s Father, Glasgow Commonwealth Games: When Indian long jumper M. Sreeshankar suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in 2024, his father and personal.