CWG 2026 Day 5: Tejas Shirse reaches final, Gurindervir Singh out

Tejas Shirse storms into 110m hurdles final

Day five of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow brought mixed results for India. Tejas Shirse produced a strong performance in the men's 110m hurdles, securing his spot in the final. The athlete clocked a competitive time in the heats to finish among the automatic qualifiers.

Shirse's run was clean and powerful, clearing each barrier with rhythm. He will now line up against the Commonwealth's best in the medal round. Indian athletics officials have not confirmed his exact timing, but sources indicate it was well within the qualification mark.

Gurindervir Singh exits 100m heats

The day was not as kind to sprinter Gurindervir Singh. Competing in the men's 100m heats, he finished 28th overall. The timing was not enough to take him into the semifinals or final.

Singh had earlier finished second in his heat, but the overall field was deep. With only the fastest losers advancing, his effort fell short. This marks an early exit for the Indian sprinter, who had hoped to build on his domestic form.

Sreeshankar and Sajan Prakash also advance

Elsewhere on the track, long jumper M Sreeshankar made the final automatically. His jump in the qualification round met the standard, ensuring he will compete for a medal later in the week. Sreeshankar has been in strong form leading into these Games.

In the pool, Sajan Prakash qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final. The swimmer, known for his endurance, timed his race well. He will be aiming for a podium finish in the final.

Lokesh Sathyanathan on long jump success

Bengaluru's Lokesh Sathyanathan, another Indian long jumper, has also been in the news. Speaking to The New Indian Express, he discussed breaking long jump records and his training stint in the US. His progress adds depth to India's athletics squad in Glasgow.

The Indian contingent now has multiple athletes in medal contention. The focus will be on converting these qualification runs into podium finishes.

Officials have not yet confirmed the exact schedule for the finals. Fans will be watching closely as Shirse, Sreeshankar, and Prakash take their next steps.