Pooja Singh

Event Description

Pooja Singh is an elite Indian track and field athlete specializing in the high jump. Born in Haryana, the 19-year-old holds the current Indian senior national record of 1.93m, set while winning Gold at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships. She is also the reigning senior Asian Champion (2025) and trains under the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

Summary

Pooja Singh made headlines by winning the senior Asian Athletics Championship gold in 2025 despite competing with torn shoes, and she solidified her legendary status on 29 May 2026 by clearing a historic 1.93m in Hong Kong. This monumental leap not only secured the Asian U20 gold but also shattered a 14-year-old senior national record, booking her ticket to the upcoming Commonwealth Games and cementing her place as one of the brightest young stars in international athletics.

Award Details

Asian U20 Champion Title