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.
Pooja Singh’s Career Highlights
- Personal Best: 1.93m (Current Senior National Record)
- Asian U20 Champion 2026
- Senior Asian Champion 2025
- Asian Indoor Championships Silver Medalist 2026
- Multiple gold medals at South Asian and National level championships
Pooja has consistently improved her performance over the years, showing great mental strength and technical ability under pressure.
What Makes Pooja Singh Special?
At just 19, Pooja displays remarkable composure and determination. Her success is the result of years of hard work, support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), and guidance from top coaches. She represents a new generation of Indian athletes who are breaking barriers in field events, which have traditionally been weaker for India compared to track events.
Future Prospects for Pooja Singh
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2027 Asian Games, and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ahead, Pooja Singh is expected to be one of the biggest names in Indian athletics. If she continues this trajectory, she has a strong chance of winning medals for India on the global stage.
Many experts believe that Pooja Singh can become India’s first woman to cross the 2-meter mark in high jump in the coming years.
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Pooja has proven that age is just a number. Her record-breaking performance has brought pride to the nation and renewed hope for Indian field athletics. The entire country is now watching this young talent with great expectation
