Overview
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Sreeshankar said a "big jump" is imminent after completing Poland training and returning to top form following a career‑threatening 2024 surgery.
- He equalled his season best of 8.38 metres at the Inter‑State Championships in Bhubaneswar, a mark that underlines his recovery and readiness for major championships.
- Sreeshankar credits a lengthy rehabilitation for improved speed, strength and jumping technique, and says he now focuses on recovery as much as training to peak in Glasgow.
- He aims to upgrade the 2022 Commonwealth silver medal after saying Glasgow presents a clear chance to change the medal colour, with the Asian Games following weeks later.
- His resurgence comes as Indian men's long jump standards rise, with several athletes clearing eight metres this season and national field‑event marks improving overall.