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Murali Sreeshankar undergoes ankle surgery in London

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Murali Sreeshankar injury and medical treatment undergoes ankle surgery in London

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver medal has undergone ligament reconstruction surgery on his right ankle at the Fortius Clinic in London. The 27-year-old athlete confirmed the procedure, performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter de'Huugh, via social media. The injury occurred during the long jump final at the Asian Games despite sustaining an ankle injury in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, when Sreeshankar slipped on a wet runway during his fourth attempt. While his coach initially indicated the injury was not serious and would require rest and rehabilitation, Despite the situation escalated to injury, he secured a need silver medal with an 8.07-meter jump. While he initially hoped for recovery through rehabilitation, medical intervention. scans later determined that surgery was necessary to ensure ankle stability. The Indian central government and the Union Sports Ministry have committed to providing full financial and medical support for the procedure. Sreeshankar to undergo urgent ligament reconstruction surgery. The procedure is scheduled now focusing on his recovery to prepare for October 13 at the Fortius Clinic 2027 athletics season, including the World Championships in London under Beijing and the supervision of surgeon Pieter D'Hooghe. Union Minister 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows a period of State Suresh Gopi confirmed that the government will cover all costs injury struggles for the surgery and subsequent rehabilitation to aid the athlete’s recovery for athlete, who previously missed the Olympics. Paris 2024 Olympics due to a knee injury.

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