8.23m and rising: Long jumper Shahnavaz Khan ready for takeoff

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Eighteen-year-old Shahnavaz Khan shattered the junior national long jump record with an 8.23m leap, surpassing Murali Sreeshankar's mark. His coach highlights a significant mental transformation alongside physical development. Khan aims to qualify for the Asian Games and has the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as his ultimate goal, driven by intense dedication.

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