India in Athletics LIVE Updates, Asian Games 2026: Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar to be in action in men's pole vault final
Dev Meena cleared 5.50m for a personal best and national record before missing 5.60m, while Kuldeep Kumar finished 10th.
- On Tuesday, Dev Meena set a new National Record in the men's pole vault final at the Asian Games 2026, clearing 5.50m to register a new Personal Best.
- Meena's 5.50m effort improved upon his 5.46m record from the Inter-State Athletics Championships earlier this year; previously, Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shared the national mark with identical 5.45m efforts at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.
- Compatriot Kuldeep Kumar finished 10th in the final with a best clearance of 5.35m. Meena bowed out of contention after failing to clear 5.60m.
- Previously, Meena placed fourth at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a best of 5.30m, demonstrating steady improvement toward the Asian Games triumph.
- India continues its athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026, having secured multiple silver and bronze medals, though gold remains elusive in several track and field categories.
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Dev Kumar Meena Sets New National Record in Men's Pole Vault at Asian Games 2026
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian pole vaulter Dev Kumar Meena created history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, setting a new national record in the men's pole vault final with a clearance of 5.50m on Monday. Sports News | Dev Kumar Meena Sets New National Record in Men's Pole Vault at Asian Games 2026.
Dev Kumar Meena sets new national record in mens pole vault at Asian Games 2026 - The Tribune
Indian pole vaulter Dev Kumar Meena created history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, setting a new national record in the men's pole vault final with a clearance of 5.50m on Monday.
Players from Madhya Pradesh's sports academies have made a strong presence in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026. Dev Kumar Meena of Madhya Pradesh State Athletics Academy improved his own national record by jumping 5.50 meters in men's pole vault, while Neeru Dhanda of Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy created history by winning the gold medal in women's trap individual event. Manisha Keer won India a silver medal in women's tra…
Asian Games 2026: Dev Meena Breaks Own National Record with 5.50m Pole Vault Clearance, Finishes Seventh
Nagoya, September 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) India’s Dev Kumar Meena set a new national record in men’s pole vault at the 2026 Asian Games, clearing 5.50 metres in the final on Tuesday to improve his previous best by four centimetres. He finished seventh in the competition. The 21-year-old began his campaign on a positive […]
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