Murali Sreeshankar at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
India’s national record holder in long jump and an Asian Games silver medalist, Sreeshankar is one of India’s best chances for athletics gold at Aichi-Nagoya.
Is Murali Sreeshankar competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Murali Sreeshankar is expected to represent India in the long jump at the Asian Games 2026. He is India’s national record holder with a jump of 8.36m and an Asian Games silver medalist.
Athletics — Long Jump
| Full Name | Murali Sreeshankar |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Sport | Athletics — Long Jump |
| Personal Best | 8.36m (National Record) |
| Major Titles | Asian Games Silver (Hangzhou 2022), Commonwealth Games Silver |
| Status | ✅ Expected to compete |
About Murali Sreeshankar
Murali Sreeshankar is India’s finest long jumper. Son of Indian athletics coach Murali, he broke the national record with an 8.36m jump and has been India’s most consistent presence in the horizontal jumps globally. His silver at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games makes him a medal favourite heading to Aichi-Nagoya.
