CWG 2026: Praveen Chithravel wins silver, Selva Prabhu claims bronze in men's triple jump final
India secured a historic double podium finish in the men’s triple jump final at the CWG 2026.
India scripted history in the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured a historic double podium finish on Saturday, August 1.
Praveen clinched the silver medal with a best jump of 16.58m, while Selva won the bronze medal after producing a mark of 16.52m. Jamaica’s Jordan Scott claimed the gold with a winning jump of 16.72m.
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The men’s triple jump final took place as part of the athletics programme at the Glasgow Games, with India fielding two strong medal contenders. Both Chithravel and Selva delivered under pressure to secure two places on the podium.
Chithravel produced a crucial fourth-round jump of 16.58m to secure the silver medal. The Indian athlete remained in medal contention throughout the competition before producing his best effort at the right moment.
His performance earned India a place on the podium in one of the most competitive athletics events at the Commonwealth Games.
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Selva Prabhu also delivered a memorable performance, recording a best mark of 16.52m to finish third and claim the bronze medal.
The double podium finish marked a historic achievement for India in the Men’s Triple Jump event at the Commonwealth Games, with two Indian athletes finishing among the top three.
Jamaica’s Jordan Scott emerged victorious in the Men’s Triple Jump Final after registering a winning distance of 16.72m. Scott’s final mark placed him ahead of the Indian duo, who secured the silver and bronze medals respectively.
The final witnessed a close contest between the leading athletes, with Chithravel and Selva producing their best efforts when it mattered most to secure India’s historic double podium finish.
Men’s Triple Jump Final results at Commonwealth Games 2026
- Gold — Jordan Scott (Jamaica) — 16.72m
- Silver — Praveen Chithravel (India) — 16.58m
- Bronze — Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (India) — 16.52m
The performances of Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran added another memorable moment to India’s athletics campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Winning two medals in the same athletics final highlighted India’s growing strength in field events. The achievement also added to India’s medal tally, with the country’s athletes continuing to challenge some of the best competitors from across the Commonwealth.
Chithravel and Selva’s success comes after years of progress in Indian athletics, where field events have increasingly become a major medal-winning area at international competitions.
The Men’s Triple Jump Final will be remembered as one of India’s standout performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with two athletes sharing the podium on the global stage.
How did Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu perform in the men’s triple jump final at CWG 2026?
Praveen Chithravel won silver, and Selva Prabhu claimed bronze as India secured a historic double podium finish.
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