Dev Kumar Meena’s Historic Gold
- Dev Kumar Meena, a 19-year-old from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, broke the national pole vault record with a leap of 5.32m to win the gold at the National Games. His inspiring journey from a farmer’s son to a national champion is highlighted, emphasizing his dedication and hard work.
: National Games Medal Tally and Team Performances
- Services lead the medal tally with 45 golds, 80 total medals, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. The article also mentions the strong performances from athletes in different sports, such as athletics, tennis, table tennis, and mountain biking.
: Other Notable Performances
- Anushka Yadav of Uttar Pradesh sets a new women’s hammer throw record, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor of Punjab wins gold in the men’s shot put event. The article also discusses India’s top players like Jyothi Yarraji, who has advanced to the 200m final in athletics.
Medal-Winning Performances Across Sports
- The article wraps up with mentions of victories in tennis (doubles golds for Gujarat), judo, and the debut of mountain biking at the National Games.
