Sarvesh Kushare becomes 1st Indian to win silver in CWG men's high jump
- Posted on July 28, 2026
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In brief
India achieved a remarkable milestone at the Commonwealth Games as Sarvesh Kushare captured silver in the men's high jump competition, marking the nation's first-ever medal in this prestigious event. The talented athlete impressively cleared 2.25 meters, narrowly missing gold after both he and Jamaica's Romaine Beckford failed their attempts at the higher 2.28-meter mark. Beckford ultimately claimed victory on countback, while England's Jack Kimani secured bronze. This breakthrough performance showcases India's growing strength in athletic field events on the international stage.
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Sarvesh Kushare becomes 1st Indian to win silver in CWG men's high jump
Sarvesh Kushare secured a historic silver medal in the men's high jump event. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat, clearing 2.25 meters. Romaine Beckford of Jamaica won the gold medal on countback after both failed at 2.28 meters. Jack Kimani of England claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 2.20 meters. Adarsh Ram finished fifth, while Tejaswin Shankar retired as a precaution for his decathlon event.
