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Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar to lead star-studded Indian team

Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar to lead star-studded Indian team

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has shortlisted 54-member track and field team for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships to be held in the Chinese City of Ordos from July 9 -12. “Youngsters in the national team will surely make a big impression in next month’s Asian U23 track and field meet in China,” AFI President Bahadur Singh Sagoo said. Madhya Pradesh’s talented pole vaulters Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar, joint national record holder (5.45m), are among prominent names in the national team. Uttar Pradesh’s rising steeplechase runner Sharuk Khan (3,000m steeplechase) and Maharashtra’s talented javelin thrower, Shivam Lohakare, are also among 31 male athletes in the team. Shaili Singh (long jump) and Aarti (race walk) are among known personalities in the women’s team. Aarti won bronze medal in women’s 10,000m race walk at 2024 World U20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru. Aarti will compete in the 21km race walk in China. Shaili won silver medal in women’s long jump at the 2021 World U20 Athletics Championships in Nairobi, …

Pole vault national record bettered twice as Dev, Kuldeep try to outdo each other | Sports News

Pole vault national record bettered twice as Dev, Kuldeep try to outdo each other | Sports News

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3 min readUpdated: May 25, 2026 12:31 AM IST Day Three of Federation Cup looked to be meandering unlike Saturday when three national records were broken, till pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Yadav took centrestage. The duo, who train together at the Madhya Pradesh Academy, broke the national record twice and equalled it once. It was Meena who first cleared 5.42m, improving the national mark set by Kuldeep earlier this year by a centimetre. Minutes later, Kuldeep went past the 5.45m mark to reclaim the national record. Meena was not done for the day and equalled the mark to share bragging rights. Both attempted 5.50m but couldn’t clear the mark. Meena won the gold medal on countback as his second-best attempt was 5.42m while Kuldeep’s was 5.30m. “We had the 5.50m mark in mind when we came here. We went for that but I’m glad that our boys could improve the national record,” said Ghanshyam Yadav, the coach who trains both athletes. Training together and competing against each other have made both better at …

Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar set men’s pole vault national record

Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar set men’s pole vault national record

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The national record breaking spree in Indian athletics continued on Sunday as Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar broke the men’s pole vault national record at the 2026 Federation Cup in Ranchi on Sunday. Both Dev and Kuldeep cleared a height of 5.45m and now jointly hold the national record in the event. While Dev took the gold medal in the competition, his training partner Kuldeep took home a silver. The previous Indian national record in men’s pole vault stood at 5.41m. It was set earlier in the year by Kuldeep at the Kalinga Indoor Stadium, bettering Dev’s old record of 5.40m. In Ranchi, the two vaulters were at it again and it was Dev, who first broke the shackles with a clearance of 5.42m to reclaim his national record. Kuldeep improved it to 5.45m just minutes later, before Dev also cleared the distance comfortably to level up. They later went up to 5.50m but failed to cross the barrier. Dev and Kuldeep, both of whom train under coach Ghanshyam Yadav at the MP Athletics Academy, …

Sarvesh Kushare, Murali Sreeshankar in action-Blog, Updates

Sarvesh Kushare, Murali Sreeshankar in action-Blog, Updates

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2026 Senior Athletics Federation Cup Live: Multiple star Indian male jumpers will be in action on the penultimate day of the 2026 Senior National Athletics Federation Cup in Ranchi on Sunday. Murali Sreeshankar in long jump, a three-way battle between Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar and G Reegan in pole vault, followed by Sarvesh Kushare in high jump. On the track, Tejas Shirse and M Krishik will fight it out in the 110m hurdles final, whereas later in the day, the men’s 1500m winner will also be decided. Catch all the live updates here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Dev Meena fined Rs 8,000 at Panvel railway station for carrying pole vault gear

Dev Meena fined Rs 8,000 at Panvel railway station for carrying pole vault gear

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Indian national record holder in men’s pole vault Dev Meena recently found himself at the centre of a disturbing incident at Panvel railway station in Mumbai. Returning from the All India Inter-University Championships, Dev and his coach were stopped by a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) for carrying their pole vault equipment on a train. What should have been a routine transit stop turned into nearly five hours of confrontation, confusion and alleged harassment, forcing the athletes to miss their train and eventually pay a fine to continue their journey. A video of the incident later went viral, drawing attention to the systemic difficulties athletes face while travelling with specialised equipment in India. Speaking about the incident to The Bridge, Meena explained how it unfolded. “What happened was that we had gotten off the train because we had to change trains at Panvel. Our train was till platform 1. A senior TT came while checking tickets and saw the poles. He told the other TT not to let these poles pass and said a challan should …

Driven up a pole at airports and trains, Dev Meena vaults into the record books

Driven up a pole at airports and trains, Dev Meena vaults into the record books

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Kochi: Dev Meena had just soared over 5.35m to break his own pole vault national record at the 2025 Federation Cup. Just as he was soaked in the occasion and was looking up congratulatory posts on social media, his coach – Ghanshyam Yadav’s phone rang. On the line was none other than former Sports Minister of Dev’s home state, Yashodhara Raje Scindia. Her tone was a mix of congratulatory and concern. “I told him [Dev] not to use his phone on competition day,” she said sharply over the speakerphone. The coach, sheepishly standing beside a confused Dev, could only mutter, “Ji Maharaj ji,” as both listened in silence. Despite the unexpected scolding, the moment reflected the deep involvement Scindia – a key figure behind the MP Athletics Academy – continues to have in the careers of young athletes like Dev. “Wherever I am is because of the support that we have got from the Madhya Pradesh Sports department,” Dev admitted later. Rain spoils the party On Tuesday, Dev could’ve easily gone higher. He had crossed …

‘please allow my poles in flights’

‘please allow my poles in flights’

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It was nearly twilight when Dev Meena soared over 5.35 metres to rewrite his own national record in the men’s pole vault and establish himself as the country’s brightest talent in the highly technical event. The pole vault, the first event of the afternoon session, began at 2:30 pm. By the time Meena set the new mark, his torso and hip well over the bar, it was nearly 5:45 pm. Eight finals were completed during this time. Meena was the only athlete to break a national record. Till four years ago pole vault was not on Dev Meena’s mind. He was a new inductee, focussed on the 400 metres, at the MP State Sports Academy in TT Nagar, Bhopal. But things were not going his way on the track and the farmer’s son from Khede village in Dewas district was on the verge of looking at another career choice. Then came coach Ghanshyam Yadav. The coach is just 29 now, but he was entrusted with building a pole-vault talent pool and in Meena he spotted …

Dev Meena betters his own pole vault national record at 2025 Federation Cup

Dev Meena betters his own pole vault national record at 2025 Federation Cup

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Dev Meena set a new Indian national record in men’s pole vault at the 2025 Federation Cup in Kochi on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Dev soared past his own previous mark to record a never-seen-before 5.35m height at the Maharaja’s College Ground. This is the second time in the year that the Madhya Pradesh lad has bettered the national record in the event. He had registered a leap of 5.32m at the 2025 National Games in Dehradun two months back to first put his name in the record books. He had then surpassed Siva Subramani’s then national record of 5.31m. More to follow Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Teenage pole vault sensation Kavin

Teenage pole vault sensation Kavin

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Bengaluru: The spectators watching the U-20 pole vault event at the India Open Jumps felt they were witnessing something beyond a junior competition here on Saturday. All eyes were on national record holder Dev Meena, the favorite to win. But amidst the anticipation, another young athlete quietly caught the crowd’s attention. A 19-year-old Kavin, sitting on the sidelines, his face reflecting disappointment. He had failed to clear 5.15m, yet his effort at 5.10m told a different story – a story of potential, resilience, and a career just taking off. It was a battle between Dev Meena and Kavin for the gold. Both cleared 5.10m with ease, but neither could go beyond. While Dev Meena holds the national record of 5.32m, Kavin has his sights on bettering the mark. “That’s the goal. I know it’s possible. I will try to break the national record very soon,” Kavin told The Bridge at the sidelines of the event. A career on the rise For Kavin, this was the first time clearing 5.10m, but the journey to that mark …

‘I can qualify for World C’ships’: Pole vaulter Dev Meena

‘I can qualify for World C’ships’: Pole vaulter Dev Meena

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Bengaluru: It wasn’t the best of days for pole vault national record holder Dev Meena at the India Open Jumps on Saturday. Along with battling the scorching heat, he was also struggling with back pain, which held him back from performing at his best. That, however, did not deter him from winning the U20 gold. He recorded a best effort of 5.15m. “My body is not in the best condition,” Dev told The Bridge minutes after his win. “I have a little pain in my back, and with the heat, it was difficult for me.” Gearing up for bigger challenges With the 2025 outdoor season just beginning, Dev has his eyes set on upcoming tournaments. “I won’t be at the Grand Prix, but I will participate in the Federation Cup in the senior section,” he confirmed. The national record in the pole vault belongs to him, a feat he achieved at the 2025 National Games, where he cleared 5.32m, surpassing the previous record of 5.31m set by Siva Subramani in 2022. Also Read: ‘Aasman ko …