CM Mohan Yadav hails Chithravel, Thirumaran's CWG 2026 medals
Synopsis
Praveen Chithravel won silver and Selva Prabu Thirumaran won bronze in the Men's Triple Jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav praised both athletes for honouring the tricolour on the world stage.
Key Takeaways
Praveen Chithravel won the silver medal in Men's Triple Jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .
Selva Prabu Thirumaran claimed the bronze medal in the same event, giving India a rare double podium in a single athletics discipline.
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr.
Mohan Yadav publicly congratulated both athletes on 1 August 2026 , crediting their dedication and hard work.
The achievement comes under the broader framework of the Khelo India programme , launched in 2017 to develop track and field talent across India.
Both athletes are now considered strong prospects for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles .
Two Indian athletes walked onto the triple jump runway in Glasgow and walked back with the nation's pride — a silver and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was among the first to celebrate, posting a warm tribute on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
A one-two punch in the triple jump pit
Praveen Chithravel claimed the silver medal in the Men's Triple Jump, while compatriot Selva Prabu Thirumaran secured the bronze — an extraordinary double podium finish for India in a single athletics event. CM Yadav wrote: 'Glasgow, Commonwealth Games-2026 mein Men's Triple Jump Event mein Praveen Chithravel ne rajat padak evam Selva Prabu Thirumaran ne kaansya padak jeetkar sampurna Bharat ko gauravit kiya hai.' — 'In the Men's Triple Jump Event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Praveen Chithravel has won the silver medal and Selva Prabu Thirumaran has won the bronze, filling all of India with pride.'Tying medals to a bigger athletic mission
The twin podium finish lands against a backdrop of sustained investment in Indian track and field. The Khelo India programme, launched in 2017, was designed precisely to surface talent like Chithravel and Thirumaran — identifying athletes early, funding training pipelines, and building the international exposure that turns promising jumpers into medal contenders on the world stage. India's Commonwealth Games journey has stretched unbroken since independence, but athletics medals — especially in field events like the triple jump — have historically been rare. A double podium in a single event is the kind of result that shifts expectations.Eyes on Los Angeles 2028
For both athletes, Glasgow is a waypoint, not a destination. The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles now sits squarely in their sights, and performances at this level will sharpen selection debates and training mandates for Indian athletics. Every centimetre gained in Glasgow is a data point for the road ahead. CM Yadav closed his message with a blessing for their futures: 'Aapke ujjwal bhavishya ke liye mangalkamnayein' — 'Best wishes for your bright future.' India's triple jumpers have just made that future look considerably brighter.Point of View
And its political resonance is immediate — state leaders like CM Yadav are quick to associate with the moment, reflecting how sports success has become a key pillar of governance optics. The result also validates the Khelo India pipeline, giving the central government a concrete data point ahead of the 2028 Olympic selection cycle. More broadly, back-to-back medals in a field event signals a structural deepening of Indian athletics, not just individual brilliance. The pressure on the national federation to now fast-track both athletes' Olympic preparation will be considerable.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the triple jump medals for India at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Praveen Chithravel won the silver medal and Selva Prabu Thirumaran won the bronze medal in the Men's Triple Jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .
Where are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, United Kingdom .
What did CM Mohan Yadav say about the CWG 2026 triple jump medals?
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav praised both athletes for honouring the tricolour on the world stage through their 'outstanding performance, dedication, and tireless hard work,' and wished them a bright future.
What is the Khelo India programme?
The Khelo India programme was launched in 2017 by the central government to promote sports development, identify talent early, and build training infrastructure for athletes across India, including in track and field disciplines.
Will Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabu Thirumaran compete at the 2028 Olympics?
Both athletes are considered strong prospects for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles following their podium finishes in Glasgow, though final selection will depend on qualification standards and national trials.
