Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Pooja Singh finishes eighth in CWG 2026 high jump final
Pooja Singh, a young high jumper from India, competed in her first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She was expected to do well because she had done really well in other competitions.
However, the competition was very tough, and she couldn't keep up with the best jumpers.
She ended up in eighth place, which was disappointing but also a good learning experience.
She will now focus on the next big competition, the Asian Games in Japan.
Even though she didn't win a medal this time, she is still one of India's best hopes for future success in high jump.
Pooja Singh finished eighth in the women's high jump final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She cleared a height of 1.77m, which was lower than the top seven competitors.
Pooja had high expectations due to her strong performances in the past two seasons.
She will next focus on the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
India has so far won 12 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing ninth in the medal tally.
- Who
- Pooja Singh, an Indian high jumper
- What
- Finished eighth in the women's high jump final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- Tuesday, during the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Competed against experienced international jumpers and struggled to keep pace with leading athletes
High Expectations
Reality of Competition
Performance Expectations
High Expectations
Pooja Singh was expected to medal due to her strong performances in the past two seasons.
Reality of Competition
The competition was tough against experienced international jumpers.
Technique and Confidence
High Expectations
Pooja has shown significant improvements in technique and confidence.
Reality of Competition
Despite her improvements, she struggled to keep pace with leading athletes.
Future Prospects
High Expectations
Pooja remains one of India's most promising field athletes.
Reality of Competition
Her eighth-place finish indicates she needs more experience against world-class opposition.
- Athlete
- Pooja Singh
- Event
- Women's High Jump Final
- Position
- 8th
- Height Cleared
- 1.77m
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Next Event
- 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan
- Previous Achievement
- Gold medal at Asian U20 Athletics Championship with a national record of 1.93m
- India's Medal Tally
- 12 medals, 9th place