Baranica Elangovan Wins Historic Bronze in Women’s Pole Vault at Asian Games 2026
Baranica Elangovan Wins Historic Bronze in Women's Pole Vault at Asian Games 2026
September 25, 2026 | Athletics Stadium, Nagoya | Asian Games 2026
Baranica Elangovan etched her name into Indian athletics history on September 25, winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's Pole Vault at the 2026 Asian Games. Clearing 4.15 metres, she became India's first-ever Asian Games medallist in pole vault — across both men's and women's events.
🏆 Historic Milestone!
Baranica Elangovan is the first Indian athlete — male or female — to win an Asian Games medal in pole vault. This is a landmark moment for Indian athletics and the development of the event in the country.
Women's Pole Vault Results
| Medal | Athlete | Country | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥉 Bronze (shared) | Baranica Elangovan 🇮🇳 | India | 4.15m |
| 🥉 Bronze (shared) | Polina Ivanova | Kazakhstan | 4.15m |
Baranica and Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova both cleared 4.15 metres and then both failed at 4.25 metres, resulting in a shared bronze medal.
India's Performance 🇮🇳
Baranica's bronze is a landmark achievement not just for herself but for the entire sport of pole vault in India. The event has been growing steadily in the country, and this medal at the highest level of Asian competition will inspire a new generation of Indian pole vaulters.
Her clearance of 4.15 metres represents an outstanding effort in a discipline that demands extraordinary technical skill, strength, and athleticism.
