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Eldhose Paul becomes first Indian to win CWG triple jump gold
Published on 15 Aug 2026
- Triple jumper Eldhose Paul became the first Keralite to win an individual gold at the Commonwealth Games.
- The 25-year-old from Ernakulam won the gold with a personal best of 17.03m, while his training partner and statemate Abdulla Aboobacker took the silver with an effort of 17.02.
- Jah-Nhal Perinchief of Bermuda won the bronze with his best jump of 16.92m.
- India had won four triple jump medals in the past editions but this is the first time two athletes from the country have got podium finishes.
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