Asian Games 2026: Murali Sreeshankar’s ankle injury during the men’s long jump has brought renewed attention to the take-off board and wet-weather conditions in Nagoya.
Sreeshankar had produced an 8.07m jump before being unable to complete his final attempts. Reports from the competition also highlighted concerns among long jumpers about the composite take-off board and its behaviour in wet conditions.
The issue has become part of the wider discussion around competition conditions at an Asian Games affected by repeated rain. Organisers have already had to modify schedules in several sports.
Indian Express Asian Games coverage | AINAGOC official news.
Related: India’s long jump coverage.
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