New Delhi, Aug 5: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday applauded Murali Sreeshankar for winning silver in long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and said his path-breaking achievement will inspire countless Indians, especially the youth. Sreeshankar clinched the silver in men's long jump event on Thursday.  CWG 2022: Murali Sreeshankar Wins Historic Silver for India in Men's Long Jump at Commonwealth Games.

"Congratulations to Sreeshankar for winning silver in long jump at #CommonweathGames. Your long leap has brought India's first ever medal for this event in Commonwealth Games. This pathbreaking achievement will inspire countless Indians, especially the youth," Murmu tweeted.

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