Madhya Pradesh Athletes Break National Pole Vault Record, Highlighting Support Issues in Indian Athletics
मुख्य बातें
- •Two Madhya Pradesh athletes, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar, have become joint national record holders in the men's pole vault event.
- •The athletes cleared 5.45m at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi, crossing the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 5.25m.
- •Dev Kumar Meena claimed the gold medal on countback, while Kuldeep Kumar finished with silver.
- •The athletes' struggles away from the field, including issues with transporting their equipment, have highlighted the lack of support and facilities for athletes in India.
- •The incident has sparked a wider debate about the need for better facilities and support for athletes in India.
In a remarkable display of athleticism, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar from Madhya Pradesh have become joint national record holders in the men's pole vault event, clearing 5.45m at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi on Sunday. The competition is part of the ongoing National Senior Athletics Federation event, and the men's pole vault final has emerged as one of the major highlights of the competition.
