India’s Murali Sreeshankar successfully defended his title in the men’s long jump event at the International Jumping Meeting 2023, qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September.
The 24-year-old Sreeshankar had won the International Jumping Meeting here last year with an effort of 8.31m,
Registered his season-best jump of 8.18m to beat compatriot and national record holder Jeswin Aldrin, who claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
