Asian Games 2026: Pooja wins bronze in women’s high jump for India’s first medal in 24 years

Pooja Singh bags Asian Games bronze in women’s high jump, ends India's 24-year wait

Uzbekistan’s Sayfullaeva won gold with a personal best of 1.90m, while Kazakhstan’s Kristina Ovchinnikova took silver after clearing 1.87m.

Pooja Singh Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women’s High Jump | 🏆 LatestLY

Indian high jumper Pooja Singh has secured a bronze medal in the Women's High Jump event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games today, September 29, 2026. The 19-year-old athlete, known for her national record-breaking performances, showcased her talent at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. 🏆 Pooja Singh Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women’s High Jump.

Asian Games 2026: Pooja wins bronze in women’s high jump for India’s first medal in 24 years

National Record-holder Pooja bagged bronze in the women’s high jump final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday.

Asian Games: Pooja wins India's first high jump bronze medal after 24 years

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) India’s national record-holder Pooja won the bronze medal in the women’s high jump at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, after Sarvesh Kushare and Parul Chaudhary added a silver and bronze, respectively, to India’s athletics medal haul. Pooja cleared a best of 1.84m to finish third in the women’s high jump final. Uzbekistan’s Sayfullaeva won gold with a personal best of 1.90m, while Ka…