Long jump ace Murali Sreeshankar joins Reliance Foundation
At the Reliance Foundation, the Indian long jumper joins an elite training group with a clear focus on consistent execution rather than rushed outcomes
India’s premier long jumper and former national record holder, Murali Sreeshankar, has joined the Reliance Foundation family. This partnership marks a pivotal chapter in his career as he rebuilds toward international dominance following a challenging injury layoff.
Sreeshankar has been a defining figure in Indian field events. He secured silver medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. His monumental leap of 8.41m at the Interstate Bhubaneswar 2023 helped him set the then-national record and cement his status among the world’s elite.
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However, the 2024 season severely tested his resolve. A serious knee injury sidelined him for a significant period, including the Paris 2024 Olympics, sparking external doubts about his career longevity. Sreeshankar admitted in an interview with The Bridge he was labelled "finished for good" by critics during his injury layoff.
Despite the setbacks, his return has been defined by resilience. Reflecting on his recovery, he told India Today, “From being told that I won’t be able to jump again, to perform on the biggest stage... I am really happy about it.”
Joining the Reliance Foundation, Sreeshankar enters a high-performance ecosystem designed for longevity. He will now train alongside some of the country's premier jumpers, including national record holder Jeswin Aldrin, Asian Games silver medalist Ancy Sojan, hurdler-jumper Moumita Mondal, and 8.15m jumper Muhammed Anees.
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This elite training group creates a formidable environment of excellence. With access to advanced sports science, strength conditioning, and medical support, Sreeshankar is focused on consistent execution rather than rushed outcomes. As India looks toward upcoming global championships, his renewed motivation and world-class backing signal that the country’s brightest long jump hope is ready to soar again.
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