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Dev Kumar Meena Shatters National Pole Vault Record at Asian Games 2026

News18•29-09-2026, 17:00

•Dev Kumar Meena set a new national record in men's pole vault at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, clearing 5.50m.
•He surpassed his previous personal best of 5.46m, becoming the highest-clearing Indian pole vaulter.
•Meena finished seventh in the 12-man final, narrowly missing the podium despite his record-breaking performance.
•The 22-year-old cleared 5.20m, 5.35m, and then 5.50m on his second attempt, before missing 5.60m.
•Kuldeep Kumar finished 10th in the men's event, while Pooja placed seventh in the women's 800m final.

Dev Kumar Meena cleared 5.50m on his second attempt at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, setting a new national record for India.

Despite breaking the national record, Dev Kumar Meena finished seventh in the highly competitive 12-man final and missed out on a podium finish.

India has secured a total of 48 medals at the continental event, which includes five gold, 21 silver, and 22 bronze medals.