Indian triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker kicked off the 2025 season in spectacular fashion, clinching the gold medal at the Indian Open Jumps Competition with a stunning 17.19m leap.
The 4th Indian Open Jumps Competition 2025 witnessed a series of record-breaking and inspiring performances, with Abdulla Aboobacker clinching gold in men’s triple jump, Dev Meena soaring to victory in men’s U20 pole vault, and Baranica Elangovan securing silver in women’s pole vault.
Abdulla Aboobacker Equals Lifetime Best in Triple Jump
Commonwealth Games medalist Abdulla Aboobacker kicked off his 2025 season in style, winning the gold medal in men’s triple jump with a stunning leap of 17.19m.
This performance equals his lifetime best, which he first achieved at the Indian Grand Prix (IGP) in 2022.
Aboobacker’s 17m+ Performances Over the Years
📍 Indian Open Jumps 2025 – 17.19m (Gold, Equals PB)
📍 Inter State 2024 – 17.00m
📍 Commonwealth Games 2022 – 17.02m (Silver Medal)
📍 Inter State 2022 – 17.14m
📍 Indian Grand Prix 2022 – 17.19m (Lifetime Best)
Praveen Chithravel Secures Silver
India’s national record holder in triple jump, Praveen Chithravel, also delivered an impressive 17.13m jump, securing the silver medal.
The fact that two Indian jumpers crossed 17m in the season opener is a testament to the nation’s growing dominance in the event.
Dev Meena Claims U20 Pole Vault Gold with 5.10m Jump
19-year-old Dev Meena made headlines in the men’s U20 pole vault, clearing 5.10m to secure the gold medal. His performance at the Indian Open Jumps Competition 2025 in Bengaluru highlights his immense potential and marks him as a rising star in Indian athletics.
Men’s U20 Pole Vault Podium Finishers
🥇 Dev Meena – 5.10m (Gold)
🥈 Kavinraja
🥉 Ramratan
With this breakthrough performance, Dev Meena has established himself as a future contender in Indian pole vaulting. His ability to clear 5m at just 19 years old suggests that he could be India’s next big name in the event.
Baranica Elangovan Wins Silver in Women’s Pole Vault
In the women’s pole vault event, Baranica Elangovan delivered a solid performance, clearing 3.70m to secure the silver medal. She showcased her consistency and determination, adding yet another strong result to her growing resume.
Women’s Long Jump: Moumita Mondal and Ancy Sojan Impress
The women’s long jump event also witnessed strong performances:
🥇 Moumita Mondal soared to 6.44m (PB) to clinch gold.
🥈 Ancy Sojan landed at 6.33m, securing silver.
Both athletes displayed great early-season form, further proving that India’s jumping events are on an upward trajectory.
Looking Ahead: A Landmark Year for Indian Jumpers
With Aboobacker and Chithravel in triple jump, Dev Meena in pole vault, and Mondal and Sojan in long jump, Indian athletics is showing incredible promise in the jumps discipline.
Key takeaways from Indian Open Jumps 2025:
✅ Aboobacker’s 17.19m jump signals a strong season ahead.
✅ Chithravel remains a top contender, narrowly missing gold.
✅ Dev Meena is a future star, with his 5.10m U20 pole vault gold.
✅ Women’s jumpers are stepping up, led by Mondal, Sojan, and Elangovan.
With these performances, Indian athletes are building momentum toward bigger international meets in 2025. The future of Indian jumps looks brighter than ever! 🇮🇳🔥
