Dev Meena Sets New National Record in Pole Vault at Federation Meet
Meena rewrites pole vault National record
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Dev Meena set a new men's pole vault National record of 5.45m at the Federation athletics meet held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Morabadi, India, surpassing his training partner Kuldeep Kumar. Both athletes qualified for the Commonwealth Games, showcasing a competitive spirit as they pushed each other to new heights.
- 01Dev Meena's new record of 5.45m surpasses Kuldeep Kumar's previous National record of 5.41m set earlier this month.
- 02Both athletes will represent India at the Commonwealth Games following their performance.
- 03High jumper Sarvesh Kushare cleared 2.28m, equaling the meet record set by Tejaswin Shankar.
- 04Sandeep Kumar, a 40-year-old Olympian, was declared the men's 10,000m race walk champion after Nitin Gupta was disqualified.
- 05The meet featured several athletes achieving Commonwealth Games qualifying marks across various events.
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At the Federation athletics meet held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Morabadi, India, Dev Meena achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new men's pole vault National record of 5.45m. This achievement came in a thrilling contest against his training partner Kuldeep Kumar, who previously held the record at 5.41m. The two athletes pushed each other to their limits, both qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. Meena's victory was determined by fewer total misses, with Meena recording eight misses compared to Kumar's nine. In addition to the pole vault, high jumper Sarvesh Kushare also made headlines by clearing 2.28m, equaling the meet record. However, he fell short of breaking the National record of 2.29m. The meet also saw Sandeep Kumar, a seasoned Olympian, win the men's 10,000m race walk after Nitin Gupta was disqualified for breaching World Athletics Technical Rule 6.2. Overall, the event showcased the talent and determination of Indian athletes as they prepared for international competition.
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The achievements of these athletes not only highlight their personal milestones but also inspire young athletes in India, promoting sports participation.
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