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India's Triple Jumpers Leap into Commonwealth Final
30 Jul
Summary
- Praveen Chitravel secured a spot in the final with a 16.41m jump.
- Jordan Scott of Jamaica topped qualification with 16.56m.
- Selva Thirumaran qualified on his final attempt with 16.26m.
On Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian athletes Praveen Chitravel and Selva Thirumaran successfully qualified for the men's triple jump final. Praveen secured his spot with a best jump of 16.41 metres, placing him as the second-best performer in the qualifying round.
Jamaica's Jordan Scott led the field with an impressive jump of 16.56 metres. Meanwhile, Selva Thirumaran, from Tamil Nadu, experienced a challenging qualification, failing his first two attempts.
However, Thirumaran managed a crucial last-grasp effort of 16.26 metres on his final attempt, earning him third place overall and a spot in the final. The men's triple jump final is slated to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
