Rosy Meena Paulraj sets a new national record in women's pole vault

Indian Pole Vaulter Rosy Meena Paulraj set a new national record in her sport in the women's category during the ongoing National Games in Gujarat on Sunday, breaking an eight-year-old record held by VS Surekha. 

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At the pole vault event at National Games, this pole vaulter from Tamil Nadu recorded a jump of 4.20 m. With this, she broke the record held by VS Surekha, an eight-year-old record of 4.15 m. 

"New National Record Rosy Meena Paulraj #TamilNadu set new #NationalRecord in Women`s Pole Vault with the jump of 4.20m at the #NationalGames2022 She broke the 8-year-old record that was set by V. S. Surekha (4.15) Many congratulations Champ!! #36thNationalGames," tweeted SAI Media. 

New National Record 

Rosy Meena Paulraj #TamilNadu set new #NationalRecord in Women's Pole Vault with the jump of 4.20m at the #NationalGames2022

She broke 8 year old record that was set by V. S. Surekha (4.15)

Many congratulations Champ!! #36thNationalGames pic.twitter.com/m8IvAnelCF

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 2, 2022

After the award ceremony when Rosy sat down with the medal around her neck, she couldn’t hold back her tears. Breaking the national record was her target ever since she took up vaulting, even though she took up the sport late. It was only in 2019 after stints with gymnastics and even javelin that the 25-year-old discovered her true love.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared the 36th National Games open at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. National Games are being held in the state of Gujarat for the very first time. It will be organised from September 29 to October 12, 2022. 

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Nearly 15,000 sportspersons, coaches, and officials from across the country will be participating in 36 sports disciplines, making it the biggest National Games ever. The sporting events will be organised in six cities of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar.