× Language:

The delhi

Sarvesh Kushare wins high jump title in California; Paralympics medallist Nishad finishes sixth

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

Sarvesh Kushare Wins High Jump Title In California; Paralympics Medallist Nishad Finishes Sixth

By IANS News April 14, 2024 • 16:52 PM View: 1080

Asian Athletics Championships: Sarvesh Kushare, silver medalist from 2023 Asian Athletics Championships, won the men’s high jump title at the Bryan Clay Invitational 2024 held at the Azusa Pacific University in California, US.

Kushare, who has a personal best of 2.27m, cleared the bar of 2.19m to secure first place in Group A on Saturday.

Nishad Kumar, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics also competed in the event, finishing tied for sixth place with Com Cotton, Skye Ciccarelli, and Owen Pennington, all achieving a leap of 1.98m.

TAGS Sarvesh Kushare New Delhi Asian Athletics Championships Bryan Clay Invitational Azusa Pacific University Nishad Kumar Tokyo Paralympics Com Cotton Skye Ciccarelli Owen Pennington Tejaswin Shankar Parvej Khan

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on The delhi

ISSF Oly Qualifiers: Palak, Sainyam, Keep India On Course For 20th Paris Quota

Final Olympic Qualification Championship Rifle: Reigning Asian Games champion Palak Gulia and the second teenager in the squad Sainyam, kept the Indian shooting squad on course for a 20th Paris ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Mohammedan Sporting's ISL Promotion A Big Positive For Indian Football, Says AIFF Chief Kalyan Chaubey

India Football Federation President Kalyan: Around 25,000-odd fans flocked to the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium on Saturday to witness Mohammedan Sporting lift their first I-League title. For a 133-year-old club ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Gaurav Gill Finishes Day 1 Of Otago Rally In Top-three

The Otago Rally: JK Tyre's Gaurav Gill put himself in the battle for the win with a top-three placing at the end of the opening day of the Otago Rally ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Nishant, Amit To Lead India’s 9-member Squad For 2nd Olympic Qualifiers

The Boxing Federation: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has selected nine boxers, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion Amit Panghal (51kg) and World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev (71kg), ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
‘It’s Been Surreal, Paris 2024 Will Be Ultimate Test,’ Says Anush Agarwalla On Olympics Dream

Fit India Champions Podcast: The only current Olympic event that involves an animal is equestrianism. In ancient Olympics, chariot races and horse racing used to be part of the program. ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
First Serve NGO Partnered With The Claridges And Maxtennis Academy To Empower Young Tennis Players

First Serve NGO: The Claridges, New Delhi, in partnership with First Serve NGO and Maxtennis Academy, announced the first-of-its-kind Corporate Social Responsibility initiative which focused on mentoring young tennis stars ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Final Oly Qualifier: Strong Qualification Field First Big Challenge For India’s Women Air Pistol Shooters In Rio

ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship: A world-class 52-strong field will only be the first challenge for India’s women 10m air pistol shooters -- Palak Gulia, Surbhi Rao and Sainyam, in ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
EFI Picks National Tent Pegging Team, Sets In Motion Preparations For World Cup

EFI Secretary General Col Jaiveer: With India winning a historic bronze in tent pegging in South Africa in 2022, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has set in motion preparations ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef De Mission Of Indian Contingent For Paris Olympics

IOA Athletes Commission Mary Kom: Boxing legend and 2012 Olympic Games bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom has stepped down as Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the Paris ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-de-Mission Of Indian Contingent For Paris Olympics

IOA Athletes Commission Mary Kom: Boxing legend and 2012 Olympic Games bronze medallist M C Mary Kom has stepped down as Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympic ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Sukant Kadam 'leaving No Stone Unturned' For Strong Show At Spanish Para Badminton 2024

Spanish Para Badminton: As the countdown to the 2024 Paralympics ticks away, ace shuttler Sukant Kadam is fully prepared to showcase his skills at the upcoming Spanish Para Badminton event, ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Squash: Akanksha Salunkhe Loses In RC Pro Series Quarters

RC Pro Series: Top seed Indian Akanksha Salunkhe suffered a 3-2 loss by Egyptian Jana Safy in the quarterfinals of the RC Pro Series squash, a USD 15,000 prize money ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Villa Win, Liverpool And West Ham Loses In Europa League QF First Legs

Europa Conference League: Aston Villa edged past Lille 2-1 while Liverpool lost 3-0 to Atalanta and West Ham suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in the ...

By IANS News

2 years ago
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship To Start In Narainpur

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sports Complex: The inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship will begin on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sports Complex, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. ...

By IANS News

2 years ago