CWG 2026: Tejas Shirse qualifies for 110m hurdles final in Glasgow
Synopsis
Tejas Shirse punched his ticket to the 110m hurdles final at CWG 2026 with a composed Heat 1 run in Glasgow, even as national record-holder Gurindervir Singh made a shock early exit from the 100m. With Sreeshankar also through to the long jump final, India's athletics campaign is riding on two men to deliver on the podium.
Key Takeaways
Tejas Ashok Shirse qualified automatically for the men's 110m hurdles final at CWG 2026 by finishing third in Heat 1 with 13.76 seconds .
The final is scheduled for 2:15 am IST on Tuesday, 28 July .
Murali Sreeshankar also advanced to the men's long jump final with an opening leap of 8.01 metres , carrying the best season's mark in the field.
National record-holder Gurindervir Singh was eliminated in the men's 100m heats , finishing 28th overall with a time of 10.39 seconds .
Only the top 17 athletes advanced from the 100m heats — Gurindervir missed the cut by a significant margin.
Indian hurdler Tejas Ashok Shirse secured automatic qualification for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July, finishing third in Heat 1 with a time of 13.76 seconds to keep India's track medal hopes firmly alive.
How the Heat Unfolded
The 24-year-old recovered from a modest start to cross the line third behind Jamaica's Jerome Campbell, who won the heat in 13.33 seconds, and England's Samuel Bennet, who clocked 13.20 seconds for second place. Shirse's composed run, while below his personal best of 13.27 seconds, was more than sufficient under the qualification format.
The structure of the heats saw the top three finishers from each of the two heats advance directly to the final, with the next two fastest athletes overall also progressing. By finishing in the top three, Shirse secured his berth without needing to depend on comparative timings.
Sreeshankar Also Through to Long Jump Final
Shirse's qualification capped a strong day for India's athletics contingent at the Games. Earlier on the same day, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar advanced to the men's long jump final after clearing the automatic qualification standard with an opening leap of 8.01 metres — needing just one attempt. The Birmingham 2022 silver medallist enters the medal round carrying the best season's mark in the field.
Gurindervir Singh Exits in Heats
The day was not without setback. National record-holder Gurindervir Singh, one of India's most anticipated medal prospects heading into Glasgow 2026, failed to progress beyond the heats of the men's 100m. He clocked 10.39 seconds to finish second in his heat but ended up 28th overall — well outside the cut, with only the top 17 athletes advancing to the semi-finals. It was an early exit that will sting, given the expectations that surrounded him.
What to Watch: The Final
With Gurindervir out, Shirse and Sreeshankar now carry the weight of India's athletics ambitions at these Games. Shirse will return for the 110m hurdles final scheduled at 2:15 am IST on Tuesday, 28 July, where he will need to produce his quickest run of the season to challenge for a place on the podium. Notably, his personal best of 13.27 seconds would have been competitive in the heat field — suggesting he has the capability to raise his game when it matters most.
Point of View
But the context matters: his 13.76 seconds was well off both his personal best and the heat-winner's mark, meaning a significant step up is needed to challenge for a medal. Gurindervir's exit is the more telling story — finishing 28th overall in the 100m heats, despite being India's biggest sprint hope, exposes the gap between domestic record-setting and global competitiveness. India's track programme continues to produce athletes who can qualify for finals but struggle to convert that presence into podium finishes. Whether Shirse can break that pattern in Glasgow is the real question.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tejas Shirse qualify for the CWG 2026 110m hurdles final?
Yes, Tejas Ashok Shirse qualified automatically for the men's 110m hurdles final at Commonwealth Games 2026 by finishing third in Heat 1 with a time of 13.76 seconds in Glasgow on 27 July.
When is the men's 110m hurdles final at CWG 2026?
The men's 110m hurdles final at CWG 2026 is scheduled for 2:15 am IST on Tuesday, 28 July, in Glasgow.
What happened to Gurindervir Singh at CWG 2026?
National record-holder Gurindervir Singh was eliminated in the men's 100m heats, clocking 10.39 seconds to finish second in his heat but 28th overall. Only the top 17 athletes advanced to the semi-finals, ending his Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign early.
How did Murali Sreeshankar perform at CWG 2026?
Murali Sreeshankar advanced to the men's long jump final with an automatic qualifying leap of 8.01 metres on his very first attempt. The Birmingham 2022 silver medallist heads into the final with the best season's mark among the competitors.
What is Tejas Shirse's personal best in the 110m hurdles?
Tejas Shirse's personal best in the 110m hurdles is 13.27 seconds, which is faster than his qualifying heat time of 13.76 seconds at CWG 2026, suggesting he has room to improve ahead of the final.
