Indian long jump star wins silver medal
Indian athlete Sreeshankar won a silver medal in the long jump at the Commonwealth Games, making history for his country.
What happened at the games
A talented long jump athlete from India named Sreeshankar just won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. He jumped a very long distance to earn second place in the sports competition. Tajay Gayle, a famous jumper from Jamaica, won the gold medal with an even longer jump of 8.15 meters.
Why this win is historic
Winning a medal at a big international sports event is a huge deal for athletes and their home countries. Sreeshankar jumped brilliantly against the best athletes from all over the world. His second-place finish is a historic moment that makes sports fans in India very proud.
- Sreeshankar won the silver medal in the long jump event.
- Tajay Gayle from Jamaica won the gold medal with an 8.15m jump.
- Stephen Mackenzie won the bronze medal for third place.
What happens next
After this big win, Sreeshankar will keep training hard for future sports competitions. Fans are excited to see him jump in more international events and hopefully win even more medals for India.