Rajasthan's Basant Meghwal Soars to Historic World U20 Silver
What Happened
The 19-year-old athlete from Anupgarh, Rajasthan, cleared 2.21 metres, matching his personal best and securing the silver medal at the championships in Oregon, USA. He is the first Indian high jumper to win a medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
Key Takeaways
The 19-year-old became the first Indian to win a high jump medal at the World U20 Championships, highlighting India's growing strength in global athletics.