High Jump Battle Reaches 2.28m as Asian Games Final Ends with Gold for Chinese Taipei

The men’s high jump competition in Nagoya saw an intense showdown as the bar was progressively lifted to a final height of 2.28 m. Chinese Taipei’s Chao Hsuan‑fu cleared the height on his first attempt, securing the gold medal. India’s Sarvesh Kushwaha and South Korea’s Song Hyuk‑woo both failed to clear 2.28 m after three tries, confirming silver and bronze respectively.

Both Kushwaha and Chao had cleared 2.25 m, but Chao’s flawless first‑attempt clearance gave him a decisive edge. The event highlighted the narrow margins at elite level, with each athlete pushing the limits of personal bests.

Kushwaha’s 2.25 m jump marked a season best and earned India a valuable medal in the athletics tally, while Song’s 2.22 m performance secured the podium for South Korea.