Pooja Singh, the 19-year-old Indian high jumper from Haryana, has created history by breaking the senior women’s national record in high jump. On May 29, 2026, Pooja Singh cleared an impressive 1.93 meters to win gold at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, becoming the new queen of Indian high jump.
Who is Pooja Singh?
Pooja Singh is a rising star in Indian athletics. Born on February 21, 2007, in Bosti village of Haryana, she has quickly emerged as one of the most promising athletes in the country. Specializing in women’s high jump, Pooja has shown exceptional talent since her junior days and is now making waves at both national and international levels.
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What makes Pooja’s journey inspiring is her rapid rise from grassroots athletics to breaking senior national records at just 19 years of age.
Historic Achievement at U20 Asian Championships 2026
In a thrilling performance at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships, Pooja Singh achieved multiple milestones in one jump:
- Broke the 14-year-old senior Women’s National Record (previously 1.92m by Sahana Kumari in 2012)
- Won Gold Medal — India’s first-ever gold in women’s high jump at this championship
- Set a new U20 Asian Championships Record
- Qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Her coach at the event was none other than Sahana Kumari, the former record holder — a beautiful and emotional moment in Indian athletics.
