Stalin hails TN athletes Praveen, Selvaprabhu for CWG 2026 medals
Synopsis
DMK president and Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin congratulated Praveen Chithravel and Selvaprabhu on winning silver and bronze medals in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, calling them 'the gold of Tamil Nadu' and urging more young athletes from the state to follow their path.
Key Takeaways
Praveen Chithravel won the silver medal in triple jump at CWG 2026 in Glasgow .
Selvaprabhu won the bronze medal in the same event, giving Tamil Nadu a double podium finish.
Stalin publicly congratulated both athletes on 1 August 2026 via X.
Stalin called the athletes 'தமிழ்நாட்டின் தங்கங்கள்' — 'the gold of Tamil Nadu.' Stalin expressed hope for more young athletes from Tamil Nadu to represent India at future international competitions.
Two athletes from Tamil Nadu stepped onto the Commonwealth Games podium in the triple jump at Glasgow 2026 — and DMK president and Chief Minister M. K. Stalin was quick to mark the moment.
Posting on Saturday, 1 August 2026, Stalin congratulated Praveen Chithravel and Selvaprabhu for winning silver and bronze medals respectively in the triple jump event at CWG 2026. Calling them 'தமிழ்நாட்டின் தங்கங்கள்' ('the gold of Tamil Nadu'), he wrote: 'My congratulations to both Praveen Chithravel and Selvaprabhu, the pride of Tamil Nadu, who have dazzled by winning silver and bronze medals in the triple jump competition at CWG 2026!'
Two Tamil Nadu jumpers, one podium, one moment
Praveen Chithravel is a Tamil Nadu-born triple jumper who has represented India at international athletics competitions. His presence alongside Selvaprabhu — another jumper from the state — on the same CWG podium marks a rare double for Tamil Nadu athletics. The triple jump, a discipline demanding explosive speed and precise technique, placed both men on the global stage in Glasgow, Scotland.Tamil Nadu's growing athletics footprint
Tamil Nadu has consistently supplied athletes to Indian teams across Commonwealth Games editions. Stalin's post reflects a well-established pattern among regional leaders of publicly amplifying state athletes' successes — but the specificity here is notable: two podium finishes from the same state in the same field event is a concrete achievement, not a routine occasion. Stalin closed with a forward-looking line, expressing hope that 'India wins through many more young storm-makers who make their mark in athletics from Tamil Nadu' — a signal that the Chief Minister sees these medals as part of a longer arc for the state's sporting ambitions. Two names, one event, two medals — Tamil Nadu's athletics story at Glasgow 2026 has only just begun.Point of View
Not just a political moment. For Tamil Nadu, which has steadily built its athletics pipeline, the Glasgow podium is evidence of a longer investment in track and field talent. Stalin's framing of the athletes as 'the gold of Tamil Nadu' while calling for more 'young storm-makers' signals that the state government is likely to use this moment to press for stronger sports infrastructure commitments. The broader pattern: regional leaders who tie their identity to athletic success tend to follow congratulations with policy announcements — worth watching in the weeks ahead.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Praveen Chithravel and Selvaprabhu?
Praveen Chithravel and Selvaprabhu are triple jump athletes from Tamil Nadu who represented India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, winning silver and bronze medals respectively.
What did Tamil Nadu athletes win at CWG 2026?
Tamil Nadu's Praveen Chithravel won silver and Selvaprabhu won bronze in the triple jump event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow, Scotland .
What did MK Stalin say about CWG 2026 medals?
CM M. K. Stalin congratulated both athletes on 1 August 2026 , calling them 'the gold of Tamil Nadu' and expressing hope that more young athletes from the state would help India win at future international events.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being hosted in Glasgow, Scotland .
Has Tamil Nadu produced athletes for the Commonwealth Games before?
Yes. Tamil Nadu has a consistent record of contributing track and field athletes to Indian teams across multiple editions of the Commonwealth Games.
