From corn-husk pit to CWG glory: Kushare's journey to high jump silver
Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games after clearing 2.25m. Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford also cleared 2.25m but took gold on countback, having sailed over the height on his first attempt. Kushare needed all three attempts. Neither could clear 2.28m.
Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games after clearing 2.25m. Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford also cleared 2.25m but took gold on countback, having sailed over the height on his first attempt. Kushare needed all three attempts. Neither could clear 2.28m.
