Summary
He jumped 8.07 meters, which earned him the silver medal for second place.
Even though he had pain in his ankle, he still performed bravely.
Prime Minister congratulated him for his great effort.
Key Points
5 points1
Murali represented India in men's long jump.
2
He achieved a distance of 8.07 meters.
3
He earned the silver (second place) medal.
4
He competed despite an ankle injury.
5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his achievement.
New Words to Learn
5 wordslong jump
a track and field event where athletes run and then leap as far as possible into a sand pit
silver medal
the award given for finishing in second place
Asian Games
a major sports competition held every four years for countries in Asia
ankle injury
a hurt to the joint that connects the foot to the leg
congratulated
said 'well done' to someone
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