Tamil Nadu's Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran Win Triple Jump Medals at CWG 2026
Tamil Nadu's Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran Win Triple Jump Medals at CWG 2026
Tamil Nadu athletes Praveen Chithravel (silver) and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (bronze) claimed medals in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, giving India its second consecutive Commonwealth Games double-podium finish in the event, as competitions concluded around 1 August 2026.
Background
The 2026 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, marking India's 19th appearance at the Games. Athletics and para-athletics events were held at Scotstoun Stadium from 27 July to 1 August 2026.
Key Highlights
- Praveen Chithravel, from Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, won silver in the men's triple jump.
- Selva Prabhu Thirumaran, from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, won bronze with a jump of 16.52m.
- Both athletes trained under Tamil Nadu's sports development ecosystem, including the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
Tamil Nadu Relevance
Both medallists hail from Tamil Nadu, highlighting the state's growing contribution to India's athletics talent pool, particularly through SDAT's Centres of Excellence.
TNPSC Relevance
Sporting achievements of Tamil Nadu athletes at international events, and India's Commonwealth Games performance, are commonly tested under Sports/Current Affairs sections of TNPSC exams.
Static GK Links
- Commonwealth Games 2026 was held in Glasgow, Scotland — the same host city as 2014.
- India finished 4th overall at CWG 2026 with 39 medals.
Exam Notes
Memory tip: Both TN triple jump medallists — Praveen Chithravel (Thanjavur) and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (Madurai) — trained via Tamil Nadu's SDAT system.
TNPSC MCQs
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which Tamil Nadu athlete won silver in men's triple jump at CWG 2026? | Praveen Chithravel — Explanation: Hails from Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. |
| 2 | Selva Prabhu Thirumaran, bronze medallist in triple jump, belongs to which Tamil Nadu district? | Madurai — Explanation: He won bronze with a jump of 16.52m at CWG 2026. |
| 3 | The 2026 Commonwealth Games were held in which city? | Glasgow, Scotland — Explanation: Held from 23 July to 2 August 2026. |
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