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Indian athletes Praveen Chithravel and Seema made history by securing silver medals at the FISU World University Games. Chithravel delivered a strong 16.66m triple jump, while Seema clocked a season-best 15:35.86 in the 5000m. These wins mark India’s first athletics medals at the event, boosting the total tally to nine. The competition, held across six German cities, concluded on July 27.

Key Points: Praveen Chithravel Seema Win Silver at FISU World University Games

  • Praveen Chithravel leaped 16.66m for triple jump silver
  • Seema clocked 15:35.86 for 5000m silver
  • India now has nine medals at FISU Games
  • Chithravel holds national record of 17.37m
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FISU World University Games: Praveen, Seema land two athletics medals for India

Indian athletes Praveen Chithravel and Seema clinch silver medals in triple jump and 5000m at FISU World University Games in Germany.

"These two are India’s first athletics medals at the event, taking the overall medal count to nine. – Olympics.com"

Rhine-Ruhr, July 27

Praveen Chithravel and Seema secured a silver medal each during the men's triple jump and women's 5,000 m events at the ongoing FISU World University Games being held in Rhine-Rhur, Germany on Saturday.

Chitravel, 24, record the best effort of 16.66 metres during his second attempt, while it was Australia's Olympian Connor Murphy, who took home the gold with a season-best of 16.77 m, as per Olympics.com.

The India's series of jumps included those of 16.62m, 16.66m and 16.28m, followed by three fouls. He is the current national record holder, with 17.37m, achieved twice, first back in 2023 at Cuba and second time this year during the Federation Cup held in Kochi.

The Indian jumper has enjoyed a consistent season so far, with National Games title in February, clearing the 17-m mark in next two meets and a silver at Asian Athletics Championships held during May. He also securd a win at a European meet earlier this month and has met the entry standard required to enter the World Athletics Championships in September.

Later during the day, Seema's season best 15:35.86 helped her finish behind Julia David-Smith (personal best of 15:34.57) to claim her first international medal in the women's 5,000 metres event.

These two are India's first athletics medals at the event, taking the overall medal count to nine. The 32nd edition of the competition is being held from July 16 to 27 across six German cities. India's 2023 edition in Chengdu was their best-ever, finishing seventh with 26 medals. This included 11 golds, eight of which came in shooting.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Seema's performance is particularly inspiring for young women athletes in India. To win her first international medal with such timing shows the potential we have in long-distance running. Hope she gets proper support and training facilities!
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Sarah B
As an athletics coach, I must say Praveen's consistency is remarkable - 16.66m, 16.62m, 16.28m before the fouls. That's championship-level performance. If he can control those foul jumps, he'll be unstoppable at Worlds!
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Vikram M
While we celebrate these medals, we must ask why India isn't winning more in athletics. With 1.4 billion people, we should be dominating track and field. Need better grassroots programs and infrastructure in small towns too.
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Priya S
So happy to see India performing well in events beyond cricket! 👏 These university games are proving to be great platforms for our athletes. Hope they get the recognition they deserve when they return home.
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Karthik V
Praveen's 17.37m national record shows his potential. If he can replicate that in big competitions, we might see an Indian on the Olympic podium soon! The way he's performing in Europe gives me hope for Paris 2024.

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