Indian triple jumper Selva Prabhu, who won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says food poisoning affected his performance and cost him a chance at the gold medal. According to reports, the athlete believes that despite the setback, he was able to produce a jump close to his personal best. However, he argues that he would likely have topped the podium with a performance at full strength. Multiple outlets describe his reaction as disappointment at falling short of gold, while also noting that his result still secured a medal. The reports frame his comments as an explanation for why he did not reach the highest position, attributing the difference to illness rather than competition dynamics alone. While coverage centers on his claim, the accounts consistently link the timing of his illness to the event in Glasgow and connect it to his assessment of what would have been needed to win gold.