India win gold & silver in men’s triple jump for first time ever as Eldhose Paul and Abdulla shine

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It was a double-delight for India with Eldhose Paul bringing home a gold in the men’s triple jump and compatriot Abdulla Aboobacker finishing a close second in the event.</p>
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This is India's first gold medal in athletics in CWG 2022 so far.</p>
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Paul’s best effort of 17.03 metres came in his third jimp while Abdulla finished with 17.02 metres to bring home in the silver.</p>
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Paul moved into the lead with his third jump, the only time that he surpasses the 17m mark in his six attempts.</p>
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Aboobacker kept improving steadily throughout the competition and eventually moved into the silver medal position with his 5th attempt.</p>
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India has won four triple jump medals in the past editions but this is the first time two athletes from the country have got podium finishes.</p>
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Menwhile, boxers Amit Panghal and Nitu Ganghas bagged gold medals for India in the men's flyweight and women's minimumweight categories, respectively. </p>
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The good news came on a day when Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu sailed through her semi-final in straight games to reach the women's singles badminton final. </p>
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Pugilists Amit Panghal, Nikhat Zareen and Sagar Ahlawat will also be going all out for gold when they step out to participate in their respective final bouts.</p>
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India also won the bronze medal in women's hockey after beating New Zealand in a penalty shootout on Sunday. Earlier, New Zealand had equalised the score with a mere 17 seconds to go for the final whistle which took match into a penalty shootout.</p>
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India will also take on Australia for gold in the women's cricket final.</p>
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India has won 40 medals so far in the ongoing Commonwealth Games which entered the 10th day.</p>
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