India’s Pooja won the bronze medal in the women’s high jump final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, delivering a composed performance with a clearance of 1.84m.
Carrying the field’s best season mark of 1.93m and the disappointment of Glasgow, Pooja stepped onto the continental stage with high expectations.
She responded with a consistent performance, clearing her early heights without a single failure and securing a place on the podium.
Pooja Delivers Flawless Performance Through 1.84m
Pooja produced a clean series throughout the early stages of the women’s high jump final.
She cleared all four heights on her first attempt, maintaining a perfect record up to 1.84m.
Pooja’s High Jump Final Performance
|
Height |
Attempts |
|---|---|
|
1.70m |
Cleared on first attempt |
|
1.75m |
Cleared on first attempt |
|
1.80m |
Cleared on first attempt |
|
1.84m |
Cleared on first attempt |
Her flawless record through 1.84m proved crucial in the medal battle.
Pooja secured bronze on countback, finishing ahead of competitors from China and Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan’s Sayfullaeva Wins Gold
Uzbekistan’s Barnokhon Sayfullaeva won gold after clearing 1.87m.
Kazakhstan’s Kristina Ovchinnikova also cleared 1.87m to claim silver.
Pooja’s clearance of 1.84m secured third place, completing the podium in a closely contested final.
Supriya Basavaraju Finishes 12th
India’s other contender, Supriya Basavaraju, finished 12th in the women’s high jump final.
She cleared 1.75m, bringing her campaign to a close.
Although Supriya missed out on the podium, her participation gave India two representatives in the final.
Pooja Secures Bronze in Nagoya
Pooja’s bronze medal came through a composed performance and a perfect clearance record up to 1.84m.
Her ability to negotiate each early height on the first attempt proved decisive in the countback battle.
Pooja finished third with 1.84m, while Supriya Basavaraju placed 12th with 1.75m at the Asian Games 2026.