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General Knowledge09 Aug 20263 min readBy Sarkari247 Editorial Desk

Basant Kumar Meghwal: High Jump Medalist

**Basant Kumar Meghwal** is a 19-year-old Indian high jumper who won silver at the World Athletics U-20 Championships. He became the first Indian to win a high jump medal at the event, clearing 2.21 metres.

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Basant Kumar Meghwal: High Jump Medalist

Basant Kumar Meghwal has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a high jump medal at the World Athletics U-20 Championships.

Introduction & Concept Overview

The World Athletics U-20 Championships is a prestigious event that brings together the best young athletes from around the world. Basant Kumar Meghwal has made a name for himself in the high jump event, clearing 2.21 metres to win the silver medal.

Complete List of Basant's Achievements

AchievementYearEvent
Cleared 2.10m2024Bhubaneswar
Won gold in men's high jump2026Asian U-20 Championships
Recorded a personal best of 2.21m2026World Athletics U-20 Championships
Won silver in men's high jump2026World Athletics U-20 Championships

Key Facts & Figures to Memorize

  • Basant Kumar Meghwal is the first Indian to win a high jump medal at the World Athletics U-20 Championships.
  • He cleared 2.21 metres to win the silver medal.
  • Basant was born on January 7, 2007.
  • He is from Anupgarh in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district.

Memory Tricks & Mnemonics

To remember Basant Kumar Meghwal's achievements, you can use the acronym "BKM"

  • Basant, Kumar, Meghwal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Basant Kumar Meghwal?

A: Basant Kumar Meghwal is a 19-year-old Indian high jumper who won silver at the World Athletics U-20 Championships.

Q: What is Basant's personal best in high jump?

A: Basant Kumar Meghwal's personal best in high jump is 2.21m.

Q: What event did Basant win a silver medal in?

A: Basant Kumar Meghwal won a silver medal in the men's high jump event at the World Athletics U-20 Championships.

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