Indian Indoor Open Highlights Top Pole Vaulters in Bhubaneswar
Spotlight on pole vaulters at Indian Indoor Open in Bhubaneswar
Hindustan Times
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The inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition is set to take place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, featuring national record holders Dev Kumar Meena and Baranica Elangovan. The event will showcase over 80 athletes competing in various categories, including men's and women's pole vault.
- 01Dev Kumar Meena aims for personal best at the Indian Indoor Open in Bhubaneswar.
- 02Baranica Elangovan, who set a national record of 4.22m, is a key competitor in women's pole vault.
- 03The competition is being held at the Kalinga Stadium, which will host the World Indoor Championships in 2028.
- 04Men's pole vault qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is set at 5.25m.
- 05The event will feature over 80 athletes across multiple categories, including heptathlon and pentathlon.
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The Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition kicks off in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, featuring top athletes like Dev Kumar Meena from Madhya Pradesh and Baranica Elangovan from Tamil Nadu. The event, taking place at the Kalinga Stadium, is expected to attract over 80 athletes competing in various categories, including men's and women's pole vault. Meena, who recently equalled his national record of 5.25m, aims for a personal best at this meet. Elangovan, who holds the women's national record of 4.22m, is also a strong contender. The qualification standards for upcoming international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Asian Games, have been set at 5.25m and 5.45m for men and 4.45m and 4.10m for women, respectively. The competition will also include heptathlon and pentathlon events, showcasing a variety of athletic talents.
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The event highlights the growing interest and investment in athletics in India, providing local athletes with a platform to showcase their talents and potentially qualify for international competitions.
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