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Sarvesh Kushare Makes History With Diamond League Podium Finish on Debut
Times of India·Sunday, 12 July 2026
High jumper Sarvesh Kushare finished third at the Diamond League meet in Monaco, clearing 2.26m on his debut. He became the first Indian to finish in the top three on a Diamond League debut, and only the fourth Indian ever to podium at the event. The result comes ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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India rarely produces athletes who compete at this level in track and field — this is a genuine breakthrough moment for Indian athletics.
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