Praveen Chithravel Wins CWG Silver, India Creates History

India's athletics contingent scripted a memorable chapter in Commonwealth Games history as Praveen Chithravel clinched the Silver medal and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured the Bronze medal in the men's triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The remarkable achievement marked India's first-ever double podium finish in the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games.

Praveen Chithravel's Redemption Story

National record holder Praveen Chithravel produced a brilliant comeback after opening with a jump of 16.05m, placing him fifth in the standings. He improved to 16.31m on his third attempt before delivering a superb 16.58m leap in the fourth round to move into the silver medal position.

Double podium in the Men's Triple Jump! 🥈🥉🇮🇳

Heartiest congratulations to Praveen Chithravel on winning Silver and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran on securing Bronze. Seeing two Indians on the podium once again is a massive proud moment for the nation. Wishing you both continued… pic.twitter.com/kU2N32p1K0

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 1, 2026

The medal was particularly special for Chithravel, who had narrowly missed the podium by just three centimetres at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist once again showcased his consistency on the international stage.

Selva Prabhu Wins First Senior International Medal

Twenty-one-year-old Selva Prabhu Thirumaran displayed remarkable composure throughout the competition. His best effort of 16.52m, achieved on the fifth attempt, secured the bronze medal and marked his first senior international podium finish.
His performance underlined the growing strength of India's jumping programme and added another milestone to Indian athletics.

Jamaica's Jordan Scott produced the winning jump of 16.72m to secure the gold medal, finishing ahead of the two Indian athletes.

Men's Triple Jump Final Results

🥇 Gold: Jordan Scott (Jamaica) – 16.72m
🥈 Silver: Praveen Chithravel (India) – 16.58m
🥉 Bronze: Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (India) – 16.52m

Historic Achievement for India

The double podium represents a landmark moment for Indian athletics. It is the first time in Commonwealth Games history that two Indian athletes have finished on the podium in the men's triple jump, highlighting India's growing stature in field events on the global stage.