New Delhi, July 29 -- India's Pooja Singh missed out on a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday after she finished the women's high jump final in eighth place.

Competing in her maiden Commonwealth Games, Pooja Singh entered the final with considerable expectations after emerging as one of India's brightest field-event prospects over the past two seasons.

However, she found the competition tough against an experienced field featuring several established international jumpers.

The 19-year-old made a steady start, clearing the opening heights with confidence to remain in contention during the early stages of the event. She looked composed in her approach, maintaining her rhythm and technique as the bar gradually went ...