Kuldeep Singh, a 21-year-old athlete from Prayagraj, set a new national record in pole vault at the Indian Indoor Open. He cleared 5.40 meters, surpassing the previous record of 5.40m held by Dev Meena.
Record-Breaking Performance
Singh's achievement came during the indoor event, eclipsing Meena's mark set at the Taiwan Sun Moon Lake International Pole Vault Championships in March 2026. The young athlete's jump marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics.
The Indian Indoor Open provided the platform for Singh to showcase his talent and rewrite the national record books. His performance has drawn attention to the growing depth in Indian pole vaulting.
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