Sarvesh Kushare secured a historic silver medal in the men's high jump event. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat, clearing 2.25 meters. Romaine Beckford of Jamaica won the gold medal on countback after both failed at 2.28 meters. Jack Kimani of England claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 2.20 meters. Adarsh Ram finished fifth, while Tejaswin Shankar retired as a precaution for his decathlon event.

India's athletics campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games gets underway on Monday, with the spotlight firmly on the men's high jump final featuring a strong Indian contingent.

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