Pooja Singh wins gold in the women’s high jump at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, setting a new national record in the process. Multiple reports say the Indian teenager clears 1.93 metres to take the title, describing it as both a championship-winning performance and a historic first for India in this event. The Times of India and India Today report that Singh breaks a senior national record that had stood for about 14 years, while The Hindu also highlights her record-setting leap during the championships.
All three outlets link the result to Singh’s current competitive standing. The Hindu notes she is the reigning Asian champion and points to her prior gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea last year, where she cleared 1.89 metres. Times of India also states the mark meets the qualification standard for the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Overall, the coverage agrees that Singh’s 1.93m jump delivers Asian U20 gold and establishes a new senior national record for India.
