Sreeshankar wins long jump at Indian Athletics Series leg 6 with 8.04m effort in Chennai
Synopsis
Murali Sreeshankar stamped his authority over Indian long jump at the sixth Indian Athletics Series leg in Chennai, jumping 8.04m to secure the title. The performance underscores his consistency this season — he has already posted 8.15m and 8.12m in recent outings — and reinforces his status as Asia's premier long jumper heading into major competitions.
Key Takeaways
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series leg 6 in Chennai on 10 May with a jump of 8.04m .
Tejas Ashok Shirse won the men's 110m hurdles in 13.43 seconds , edging Krishik M who clocked 13.44 seconds .
Santhosh Kumar T. claimed the men's 400m hurdles in 49.47 seconds , with all three medallists breaking 50 seconds .
Sreeshankar has recorded 8.15m in April and 8.12m during a South African exposure tour this season.
Women's sprints and field events saw strong performances across all categories, with U-20 athletes also competing.
Murali Sreeshankar, the Asian Games silver medallist in men's long jump, dominated the sixth leg of the Indian Athletics Series on Sunday, 10 May at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, recording a winning jump of 8.04m. The 27-year-old Kerala athlete executed three legal jumps from six attempts, with his fourth attempt yielding the championship-winning distance.
Sreeshankar's Performance
Sreeshankar opened with a legal jump of 7.90m before improving to 8.04m on his fourth attempt. In his final attempt, he managed 7.97m, demonstrating consistency across his valid jumps. The winning distance adds to his strong domestic form this season — he had recorded a season-best 8.15m in April during a domestic meet in Bengaluru, and recently posted 8.12m during a South African exposure tour.
Hurdles Drama in Men's 110m
The men's 110m hurdles witnessed a closely contested finish. Tejas Ashok Shirse of Reliance edged out teammate Krishik M with a time of 13.43 seconds, while Krishik clocked 13.44 seconds for second place. The razor-thin margin underscored the competitive depth in India's hurdles ranks.
Sub-50 Seconds in 400m Hurdles
The men's 400m hurdles saw all three medallists dip below the 50-second mark. Santhosh Kumar T. of NCOE Trivandrum claimed the title with a time of 49.47 seconds, followed by Yashas P of Karnataka in 49.64 seconds and Jabir MP of the Navy in 49.93 seconds.
Sprint and Distance Highlights
In the men's 100m, Pranav Pramod of Reliance won with 10.32 seconds. The 200m saw Rajesh Ramesh of NCOE Trivandrum triumph in 21.23 seconds. Jay Kumar of Uttar Pradesh claimed the 400m crown with 46.03 seconds, while Krishan Kumar of Haryana won the 800m in 1:47.23. In the 5,000m, Abhishek Pal of Railway Sports prevailed with 13:57.02.
Field Events Across Categories
The high jump saw Aadarsh Ram of Tamil Nadu clear 2.27m for the men's title. Praveen Chithravel of JSW won the triple jump with 16.95m. In the javelin throw, Arshdeep Singh of Punjab recorded 77.04m, while Nirbhay Singh of NCOE Patiala won the discus with 55.54m. S Kumaran of Tamil Nadu topped the shot put at 17.66m.
Women's Competition Underway
The women's events produced strong performances across sprints and field disciplines. Giridharani R of Tamil Nadu won the 100m in 11.51 seconds, while Nithya Gandhe of NCOE Trivandrum claimed the 200m in 24.11 seconds. MR Poovamma of ONGC won the 400m in 53.38 seconds. Sherin A of JSW led the long jump with 6.07m, and Abhinaya S Shetty of JSW shared the high jump title at 1.71m.
Youth and U-20 Performances
Under-20 categories saw emerging talent shine. Yuvaraj S of Tamil Nadu won the U-20 200m in 21.86 seconds, while Hariharan R of NCOE Trivandrum took the U-20 400m in 47.55 seconds. In field events, Jithin Arjunan RC of JSW won the U-20 long jump at 7.56m, and Kavinraja S of Tamil Nadu cleared 5.00m in the pole vault.
Point of View
Where Olympic and world-championship medals are decided. His South African tour jump of 8.12m is encouraging, but the gap between Indian domestic meets and global standards remains stark. The Indian Athletics Series serves its purpose as a talent pipeline, but Sreeshankar must now graduate to overseas circuits to truly validate his credentials as an elite long jumper.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What distance did Murali Sreeshankar jump to win at Chennai?
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series leg 6 in Chennai on 10 May with a jump of 8.04m. The Asian Games silver medallist executed three legal jumps from six attempts, with his second attempt recording 7.90m and his final attempt 7.97m.
What is Sreeshankar's season-best distance?
Sreeshankar's season-best is 8.15m, which he recorded in April during a domestic meet in Bengaluru. He also jumped 8.12m during a recent South African exposure tour.
Who won the men's 110m hurdles at the Indian Athletics Series leg 6?
Tejas Ashok Shirse of Reliance won the men's 110m hurdles with a time of 13.43 seconds, narrowly beating teammate Krishik M who clocked 13.44 seconds.
What was notable about the men's 400m hurdles result?
All three medal winners in the men's 400m hurdles dipped below the 50-second mark. Santhosh Kumar T. of NCOE Trivandrum won with 49.47 seconds, followed by Yashas P of Karnataka in 49.64 seconds and Jabir MP of the Navy in 49.93 seconds.
Where was the Indian Athletics Series leg 6 held?
The sixth leg of the Indian Athletics Series was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, 10 May.
