Commonwealth Games runners-up Murali Sreeshankar achieves this new feat; find out here

Murali Sreeshankar has climbed to an impressive fifth rank in the latest World Athletics ranking for Men’s long jump. This is also a testament to his soaring talent. He most recently won the silver medal in the men’s long jump competition at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok in 2023. The long jump effort of Sreeshankar is the second best of his career. This impressive feat has now qualified him for the highly esteemed Paris 2024 Olympics.

Paris Olympics Qualification

Star India long jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024. The qualification mark for the Paris Games is 8.27m and Sreeshankar produced a final round jump of 8.37 m to seal his berth for the 33rd Olympics. Sreeshankar’s outstanding achievement in Bangkok came with an impressive 8.37m jump, just 0.4m short of his personal best set in Bhubaneswar last month. His consistent performances and dedication to the sport have propelled him to the forefront of the long jump discipline. This talented athlete’s rise in the World Athletics Ranking showcases his tremendous potential in the world. As he continues to reach new heights, Sreeshankar has become an inspiration for aspiring athletes everywhere.

Murali Sreeshankar’s success story is one of hard work, perseverance, and unwavering determination. As he looks towards the future, the nation eagerly awaits to witness more incredible performances and breakthroughs in his already illustrious career.

Other Indians who will join Sreeshankar in Paris

Over the past few editions, the number of Indian athletes at the Summer Olympics has steadily increased. Trap shooter Bhowneesh Mendiratta has been the first to make the Paris Olympics cut. Bhowneesh won India’s first quota place at the ISSF world championships. Race walkers Priyanka Goswami and Akshdeep Singh were the first Indians to qualify for athletics events at Paris 2024. Below is the compilation of the athletes who are going to Paris as of now:

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