Kavinraja S delivered a standout performance at the U-20 Federation Cup 2026, clearing 5.12m to break his own meet record in the men’s pole vault.
The Tamil Nadu athlete showed excellent form and ambition, even attempting 5.21m — a height that would have matched the U-20 national record. While he narrowly missed the mark, the effort highlighted his growing potential in the event.
Notably, his clearance of 5.12m is above both the Asian and World U-20 qualification standards, underlining the quality of his performance on the day.
However, despite achieving the required marks, Kavinraja will not be eligible for U-20 competitions, as his year of birth (2006) falls outside the eligibility window, which includes athletes born in 2007 or later.