Kushare becomes first Indian to win silver in men’s high jump in Commonwealth Games

Kushare became the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men's high jump at the Commonwealth Games after clearing 2.25m, producing another landmark result during what has developed into the finest phase of his career. Jamaica's Romaine Beckford took gold despite finishing with the same height, having cleared 2.25m on his first attempt. Kushare needed all three attempts, eventually soaring over the bar with his final chance. Neither man could clear 2.28m. England's Kimani Jack took bronze with 2.20m.

Kushare had been flawless until the decisive height, clearing 2.05m, 2.10m, 2.15m and 2.20m at the first attempt before surviving the scare at 2.25m.

The silver takes India one step further from its previous best in the event. Tejaswin Shankar had won bronze at Birmingham 2022 to become India's first Commonwealth Games medallist in men's high jump. Four years later, Kushare has become the country's first silver medallist.