{
  "id": 10395202,
  "title": "Nashik: Sarvesh Kushare Wins Asian Games High Jump Silver, Ends India’s 56-Year Wait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/nashik-sarvesh-kushare-wins-asian-games-high-jump-silver-ends-indias",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:27:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-sarvesh-kushare-wins-asian-games-high-jump-silver-ends-indias-56-year-wait"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a historic moment for India, Sarvesh Anil Kushare clinched the silver medal in the men's high jump event at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 25-year-old athlete, originating from Devgaon in Nashik district, achieved this feat by clearing a height of 2.25 metres, securing the runner-up position. This victory marks the end of India's 56-year wait for a medal in the men's high jump category at the Asian Games.\n\nKushare's performance was consistent and steady throughout the final round of the event, with him clearing the heights of 2.10m, 2.14m, 2.18m, 2.22m, and ultimately 2.25m. However, he was unable to surpass the 2.28m mark in his three attempts, allowing Chinese Taipei's Fu Chao-Hsuan to claim the gold after clearing the same height with fewer attempts. South Korea's Woo Sanghyeok secured the bronze medal.\n\nThis achievement is particularly significant for India, as the nation's last medal in the men's high jump at the Asian Games was won by Bhim Singh in 1970 at the Bangkok Asian Games, when he secured the bronze. Prior to Kushare's performance, India had not won another medal in this event at the Asian Games since then.\n\nSarvesh Kushare's silver medal is a testament to his consistent performances and dedication, as he had previously missed out on a medal at the 2022 Asian Games. Additionally, Kushare has set a national record of 2.31 metres in the high jump. His silver medal not only brings immense pride to India and Nashik district but also ignites celebrations among Maharashtra's sporting community.",
  "summary": "Nashik: Sarvesh Anil Kushare, who hails from Devgaon in Niphad taluka, scripted a memorable achievement for India by winning the silver medal in the men’s high jump at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Kushare cleared 2.25 metres to finish second in the event and end India’s 56-year wait for an Asian Games medal in the men’s high jump. Chinese Taipei’s Fu Chao-Hsuan also cleared…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Asian Games 2026: Esha Singh Wins Silver In Women's 25m Pistol After Dramatic Shoot-Off Against China's Xiao Jiaruixian",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/asian-games-2026-esha-singh-wins-silver-in-womens-25m-pistol-after",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:40:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}