Who is Sarvesh Kushare? From Hangzhou heartbreak to Asian Games silver in Japan
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan, clearing 2.25m. This achievement follows a successful career trajectory that includes a national record of 2.31m and a sixth-place finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Why it matters
Kushare's performance marks a significant milestone for Indian athletics on the international stage, highlighting the growth of the sport in the region.
Sarvesh Kushare added another international medal to his collection on Sunday, winning silver in the men's high jump at the Asian Games in Japan.Kushare cleared 2.25m to finish second. Chinese Taipei's Chao-hsuan Fu also cleared 2.25m but won gold, while South Korea's Sanghyeok Woo took bronze with a best effort of 2.22m. He cleared 2.10m, 2.14m, 2.18m, 2.22m and 2.25m before failing to clear 2.28m in all three attempts.Who is Sarvesh Kushare?Born on June 17, 1995, in Devargaon village near Nashik, Maharashtra, Kushare began his athletics journey under coach R W Jadhav. He has been among India's leading high jumpers for more than a decade and has represented the country at major international competitions.Kushare won silver at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok with a 2.26m jump.
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