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National Games 2022 Murali Sreeshankar out to give his best and enjoy his time at the celebration of Indian sports

By Hari Kishore M Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Murali Sreeshankar at the CWG 2022. (PC: Getty Images) Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG 2022) silver medalist Murali Sreeshankar is gearing up to give his best at the upcoming National Games 2022. The young long jumper is keen to use the National Games as a launchpad for bigger achievements in the upcoming season. With the Games being held after a gap of seven years, this will be the first time Murali Sreeshankar will be participating in the national extravagenza. After the highs of the Commonwealth Games and the Diamond League, Murali Sreeshankar, in an interaction, said he is currently in a good space. He wants to achieve the targets he has set for himself at the National Games. “I have prepared well for the National Games. My body feels good. I do have some targets set and if I achieve them, I will finish my season on a good note,” he said. “This will also set a few plans in motion the 2023 season. They are crucial to my preparations for the World Championships and the Asian Games.”

National Games will not be a cakewalk Murali Sreeshankar

Murali Sreeshankar, who has already rewritten the national record thrice, is currently the best long jumper in the country. Armed with a personal best of 8.36m, the 23-year-old is well ahead of his competitors. However, he opined that with three jumpers with leaps of over 8.15m in the fray at the National Games, the competition is stiff and will not be a cakewalk. Read: National Games 2022: Full schedule, list of sports, venues and dates Sreeshankar added that he would treat the National Games as a world-level tournament and said jumps are one of the most watched disciplines in athletics. “It won't be a cakewalk for sure. The domestic circuit is highly competitive and we can't take it lightly,” he said. “Horizontal jump events are also one of the most highly-anticipated among fans and I have to be in my best shape. I am avoiding events to stop my craving for food present there and focus on maintaining my shape.” Sreeshankar will face stiff competition from the likes of statemate Mohammed Anees Yahiya and Tamil Nadu’s Jeswin Aldrin, who has a wind-assisted leap of 8.37m. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Speaking about his season, which has included an excellent display at CWG 2022 and a competitive Diamond League sojourn, Murali Sreeshankar said: “This season was a great learning experience for me as it was a long season. With so much travel, changing weather conditions, jetlag and all, it was a great experience to adapt and adjust to different conditions.” He added: “I completed with the best in the world and had my breakthrough in terms of the Commonwealth Games silver medal. Going forward next season, I will try to be more consistent on the international circuit.” Also read: MR Poovamma banned for two years after failing dope test, Indian Grand Prix medals to be forfeited Sreeshankar also stated that he learned a lot from competing in international events. “What I learned from events like the Diamond League is that you can enjoy and do well in the competition,” he said. “Champions like (Miltiadis) Tentoglou were jumping as if it was a festival and everyone was enjoying it and that mood helped. This is what I will replicate at the National Games too, enjoy my time as it is the celebration of Indian sports.” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post

Murali Sreeshankar happy with rise in rankings

Sreeshankar also expressed his happiness with his metroric rise in the world rankings. The ace Indian jumper started the season ranked 60th in the world and has now risen to sixth. He added that being consistent is one of his key points of focus and concluded:“To get to the top will be difficult but I’m sure it’s possible if we have more international exposure in competitions like the World Athletics Championships, continental events and the Diamond League.” The National Games will begin on September 27 and go on until October 10. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anantaajith Ra × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी