CM Dhami congratulates Praveen Chitravel, Selva Prabhu on CWG 2026 medals
Synopsis
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu on winning silver and bronze respectively in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, calling their feat an inspiration for India's youth.
Key Takeaways
Praveen Chitravel won the silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games .
Selva Prabhu claimed the bronze medal in the same event, giving India two podium finishes in a single final.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami issued the congratulatory message on 1 August 2026 via X.
Dhami credited the athletes' 'relentless hard work, firm resolve, and outstanding sporting talent' for the achievement.
Both athletes are members of India's national athletics squad specialising in the triple jump.
Two Indian athletes turned the men's triple jump pit at the 2026 Commonwealth Games into a podium sweep of sorts — Praveen Chitravel claiming silver and Selva Prabhu bronze — and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was among the first to mark the moment on 1 August 2026.
Dhami wrote in Hindi: 'कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स के पुरुष वर्ग की ट्रिपल जंप स्पर्धा में शानदार प्रदर्शन करते हुए रजत पदक जीतने पर प्रवीण चित्रवेल जी एवं कांस्य पदक जीतने पर सेल्वा प्रभु जी को हार्दिक बधाई।' ('Heartfelt congratulations to Praveen Chitravel for winning the silver medal and to Selva Prabhu for winning the bronze medal with a splendid performance in the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games.')
He added that the two athletes had 'raised the nation's honour through relentless hard work, firm resolve, and outstanding sporting talent,' and expressed confidence that their achievement 'will certainly inspire countless young athletes.'
Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu on the global stage
Praveen Chitravel is an established name in Indian track and field, specialising in the triple jump on the international circuit. Selva Prabhu competes alongside him at the elite level of the discipline. Their back-to-back finishes in the same event at a Commonwealth Games represent a rare double for Indian athletics in a single final.
The quadrennial Commonwealth Games, contested by athletes from member nations, is one of the most watched multi-sport competitions in the Indian sporting calendar — and a triple-jump podium featuring two Indians in the same race is the kind of result that travels fast.
A pattern of political recognition — and what it signals
Dhami's post is part of a well-established pattern: Indian political leaders across the spectrum use social media to publicly recognise athletes after major medal wins, amplifying the moment to a wider audience and framing sporting success as a point of national pride. The gesture carries practical weight too — public visibility from senior officials can translate into state-level support, felicitations, and sometimes financial rewards for athletes.
With #CWG2026 trending and India's athletics squad drawing attention, the spotlight on Chitravel and Prabhu could sharpen focus on track-and-field development ahead of other upcoming championships.
Two jumps, two medals, one message — Indian athletics just made its mark in Glasgow, and the echoes are already reaching Dehradun.
Point of View
A discipline that has historically punched below its weight at multi-sport events. Dhami's swift public recognition fits a broader pattern where state-level political endorsement serves as soft infrastructure for athlete support. As India sharpens its focus on track and field ahead of a packed international calendar, moments like this — amplified by senior officials — help build the public case for sustained investment in athletics. The real test is whether the visibility translates into structural backing for the athletes beyond the celebratory news cycle.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Praveen Chitravel?
Praveen Chitravel is an Indian track and field athlete specialising in the triple jump who competes at the international level, including for India at the Commonwealth Games.
What medal did India win in triple jump at CWG 2026?
India won two medals — Praveen Chitravel took silver and Selva Prabhu took bronze — in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Who is Selva Prabhu?
Selva Prabhu is an Indian athlete who competes in triple jump events at the international level and won a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Where are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Glasgow.
Why did CM Dhami congratulate Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu?
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated both athletes for winning silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, calling their achievement an inspiration for India's youth.
