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Pooja Singh's Golden Comeback: How She Broke a Record After Injury

Pooja Singh has made a stunning return to competition. The Asian champion won gold in the women's high jump at the Khelo India University Games. She broke the meet record with a jump of 1.77 meters, which is especially impressive. This victory comes just three weeks after she resumed training following an injury.

Key Points: Pooja Singh Wins Gold and Breaks KIUG High Jump Record

  • Asian champion Pooja Singh cleared 1.77m to win gold and set a new KIUG meet record
  • She achieved this feat just three weeks after recovering from a significant injury
  • Over 7,000 athletes from nearly 200 universities are competing across 24 disciplines
  • New sports like canoeing and beach volleyball reflect the event's growing diversity
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Pooja Singh wins gold, breaks KIUG meet record in women's high jump

Asian champion Pooja Singh breaks the KIUG meet record in women's high jump, achieving 1.77m just weeks after recovering from an injury at Khelo India Games.

"I have achieved 1.77 in three weeks. I am pleased with that. - Pooja Singh"

Jaipur, December 2

Asian Athletics Championship gold medallist and Lovely Professional University's Pooja Singh (Women's High Jump) broke the KIUG Meet Record on the second day of athletics competition in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday.

The fifth edition of KIUG 2025 is being held across seven cities in Rajasthan. A total of 4,448 athletes from 222 Universities are competing in 23 medal disciplines.

The Games are being held under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Sports Council. The games are being hosted by Poornima University, according to a KIUG release.

"I have represented Lovely Professional University, and I have done 1.77 metre. I am very happy. Because I have just recovered from an injury, so, it's been three weeks since I started training. And I have achieved 1.77 in three weeks. I am pleased with that," Pooja Singh told ANI.

"I didn't come here thinking about any competition. That I will do gold or silver. I had no idea about my future. Today's competition was with me. It was not with any other competitor," she added.

Over 7,000 athletes from nearly 200 universities are competing in 24 disciplines, including 23 medal sports and one demonstration event. New inclusions in this year's tournament are canoeing, kayaking, cycling, and beach volleyball -- reflecting the growing diversity and ambition of Indian university sport.

400m Hurdles: Gold - Dikshita Ramkumar Gouda (Mangalore University) 1:01.15s; Silver - Megha Munavallimath (Karnatak University) 1:01.24s; Bronze - Asha (Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University) 1:07.48s

1500m: Gold - Nikita Sharma (Chandigarh University) 4:33.61s; Silver - Anita (Lovely Professional University) 4:34.97s; Bronze - Amandeep Kaur (Panjab University) 4:39.36s

20k Walk: Gold - Komal (Lovely Professional University) 1:43:54.60s; Silver - Gayatri Chaudhari (Savitribai Phule Pune University) 1:46:08.40s; Bronze - Mahima Choudhary (University of Madras) 2:02:11.20s

High Jump: Gold - Pooja (Lovely Professional University) 1.77 (meet record); Silver - Khyati Mathur (Guru Kashi University) 1:71m; Bronze - Giji George Stephen (Anna University) 1.68m

Javelin Throw: Gold--Deepika (Chandigarh University) 55.53m (meet record); Silver - Jyoti (Guru Kashi University) 51.70 ; Bronze - Saloni (Kurukshetra University) 47.27m.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's fantastic to see the Khelo India University Games expanding with new sports like canoeing and beach volleyball. This kind of platform is crucial for identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots level. Well done to all the organizers and athletes!
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Priya S
So proud of all the women athletes shining here! Pooja Singh, Deepika with a javelin record, Nikita Sharma... the list goes on. This is the real progress for women's sports in our country. Bas aise hi chalta rahe!
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Rohit P
LPU is really dominating the medal tally, isn't it? Shows how important private university investment in sports infrastructure has become. Other universities need to step up their game.
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Michael C
Pooja's mindset is the real winner here. "Today's competition was with me" – that's a champion's philosophy. Focusing on beating your own personal best is how you achieve greatness. Hats off!
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Kavya N
While the achievements are commendable, I do wish the media coverage for KIUG was as extensive as it is for cricket. These athletes work just as hard and deserve a bigger spotlight and more sponsorship.
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Vikram M
Hosting it across seven cities in Rajasthan is a great move! It spreads the sporting culture

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