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India mixed on CWG 2026 athletics day five
NDTV··27 Jul
India had a mixed day five at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on July 27. Sprinter Gurindervir Singh was eliminated in the men's 100m heats, finishing 20th with a time of 10.39 seconds. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualified directly for the final with an 8.01 metre leap. Swimmer Sajan Prakash also advanced to the 200m butterfly final.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Athletics and swimming fans get an early gauge of India's medal prospects across multiple disciplines this week.
- India already held four medals, including one gold, before Monday's events began in Glasgow.
- Qualification results set up finals later the same day in weightlifting, athletics and swimming for India.
What's Happening
- Gurindervir Singh was knocked out of the men's 100m after finishing 20th in the heats.
- Murali Sreeshankar advanced directly to the men's long jump final with an 8.01 metre effort.
- Sajan Prakash qualified for the 200m butterfly final with the seventh fastest overall time.
India's Medal Count Before Day Five Began
- India had already won four medals, including a gold in weightlifting, heading into July 27.
- Gurindervir Singh holds the national 100m record of 10.09 seconds, set earlier this year in Ranchi.
- Several more finals in weightlifting, boxing and gymnastics were scheduled later the same evening in Glasgow.
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