Murali Sreeshankar clinched long jump title at Indian Athletics Series 2026.

Murali Sreeshankar clinched long jump title at Indian Athletics Series 2026.

• The men’s long jump title at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 was secured by Murali Sreeshankar with a best jump of 8.15 metres in Bengaluru.
• The achievement was marked by Sreeshankar being the only competitor to cross the 8.00 metre mark during the event.
• The Asian Games qualifying standard of 7.91 metres was also surpassed, reinforcing his competitive readiness.
• In the men’s triple jump, first place was secured by Abdulla Aboobacker with a leap of 16.82 metres.
• The men’s high jump event was won by Sarvesh Kushare with a clearance of 2.23 metres.
• In women’s events, strong performances were delivered, including Baranica Elangovan in pole vault and Ancy Sojan winning long jump by a narrow margin.
• The men’s javelin throw title was claimed by Bibin Antony with a best effort of 77.53 metres.

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