Murali Sreeshankar Statements
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Indian long jumper
“ He is one of those guys who would always want to improve. He works extremely hard in training and when I see his work ethic, it just tells me how far this guy can go.
Murali Sreeshankar,
U20 Worlds: Basant, Shahnavaz make history as India’s jumpers share…
“ There was a lot of self doubt. Many doctors believed my career was over. People hardly make it back with such an injury. Yet when I went to Qatar for my surgery, they were confident of stitching me…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Told he'd never jump again, Murali Sreeshankar gifts critics his 2nd…
“ At big events such as the CWG or Asian Games, distance alone doesn’t matter too much,
Murali Sreeshankar,
CWG: Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, hurdler Tejas Shirse qualify for…
“ Qualification went quite well, it was tricky conditions for everyone. It was cold and windy and it was raining also in between but I qualified in the first attempt, so very excited for the final,
Murali Sreeshankar,
CWG 2026: Gyaneshwari Bags Weightlifting Silver, Bindyarani Adds…
“ I have the experience of competing in the UK. Conditions in Birmingham in 2022 were cold as well. It can rain as well, which tends to make matters worse, but I am mentally prepared for any…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Murali Sreeshankar, Tejas Shirse in focus as CWG athletics starts
“ Getting those eight medals was something huge and also the quality of the performances were also really up there,
Murali Sreeshankar,
Glasgow CWG: Recent records raises India’s hopes in athletics
“ If you take the performance index of Indian athletics this year, it's probably the best ever. We have seen a lot of national records and personal bests. The quality of performances is comparable with…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Murali Sreeshankar eyes Glasgow gold after strong injury comeback
“ There is something which I feel is that there is a big jump still in me,
Murali Sreeshankar,
Murali Sreeshankar eyes Glasgow gold after strong injury comeback
“ It was my comeback season and I had two goals going into it — to breach the 8m mark and to qualify for the Tokyo World Championships. That I could do both despite having very little sport-specific…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Sreeshankar targets consistency after a whirlwind return
“ This season has been a blessing. From being told that I won't be able to jump, to perform on the biggest stage at the World Championships. So, I just wanted this season to be a preparatory one for the…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Was told I won't jump again: Sreeshankar satisfied despite early exit
“ 8m jump was definitely on the cards. In the warm-ups I jumped over 8.10m, so I was very confident. But I was coming back from a long break, and I had to squeeze in everything in a very short amount of…
Murali Sreeshankar,
Was told I won't jump again: Sreeshankar satisfied despite early exit
“ He is a great kid and an amazing talent to watch out for,
Murali Sreeshankar,
Aldrin, Shaili struggles weigh on India’s long jump