Overview
- Shirse posted that scans and an MRI confirmed two stress fractures in his left foot and that his 2026 season is over.
- He became the first Indian to reach the Commonwealth Games men's 110m hurdles final after a 13.76s qualifying run but later struggled in the final.
- Shirse said something changed in his foot during the pre-final warm-up, he chose to run anyway, and finished last in the final while visibly limping and recording 15.39s.
- The injury means he will miss the upcoming Asian Games in Japan and no detailed surgical or rehabilitation plan has been disclosed in the reports.
- Stress fractures typically require weeks to months of rest and graded rehab, a setback that removes a leading Indian medal prospect and raises questions about athlete welfare and decision-making in competition.