Asian Games 2026: India’s Sarvesh Kushare wins silver, ends 56-year wait for men’s high jump medal

Who is Sarvesh Kushare? From Hangzhou heartbreak to Asian Games silver in Japan

Kushare cleared 2.25m to finish second. Chinese Taipei's Chao-hsuan Fu also cleared 2.25m but won gold, while South Korea's Sanghyeok Woo took bronze with a best effort of 2.22m. He cleared 2.10m, 2.14m, 2.18m, 2.22m and 2.25m before failing to clear 2.28m in all three attempts.

Sarvesh Anil Kushare Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's High Jump | 🏆 LatestLY

Indian high jumper Sarvesh Anil Kushare secured a historic silver medal in the Men's High Jump final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games today, September 27, 2026. The 31-year-old athlete cleared an impressive 2.25 meters at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. Chinese Taipei's Fu Chao-Hsuan claimed the gold. 🏆 Sarvesh Anil Kushare Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's High Jump.

Asian Games 2026: India’s Sarvesh Kushare Wins Silver in Men’s High Jump

After leading for a good part of his competition, Sarvesh slipped to second position after he failed to clear 2.25 on his very first attempt

Asian Games 2026: India’s Sarvesh Kushare wins silver, ends 56-year wait for men’s high jump medal

Sarvesh and Chinese’s Taipei’s Fu Chao-hsuan both finished with a best clearance of 2.25m but on countback, Sarvesh had to settle for silver.

Asian Games 2026: Sarvesh Kushare wins silver in men’s high jump

India’s Sarvesh Kushare won a silver medal in the men’s high jump event at the Asian Games 2026, ending India's 56-year wait for a medal in the event.