India collected two medals in the men’s triple jump at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Praveen Chitravel taking silver and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran securing bronze. Their finishes gave the country a strong showing in the field event.
Chitravel recorded a best jump of 16.58m to finish second, while Thirumaran was close behind with 16.52m for third place. Jamaica’s Jordan Scott claimed the gold medal ahead of the two Indian athletes.
The double podium finish underlined India’s depth in triple jump, as both athletes delivered medal-winning performances on the same stage. Their results added to the country’s athletics success and highlighted a competitive contest in Glasgow.
For Indian track and field followers, the event stood out as a memorable moment, with Chitravel and Thirumaran finishing among the top three and bringing home silver and bronze in one of the Games’ key jumping events.
