Khelo India University Games: Pavithra sets pole-vault record; B'lore City University enters hockey finals

Bangalore City University entered men's hockey the final following a 5-3 win on penalties over Savitribai Phule University while Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University set a new games record in women’s pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m.

Pavithra’s mark was also a new All India Universities record, erasing her own previous mark of 4.00m, set earlier this year.

Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University set a new games record in women’s pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m on the opening day of track and field competitions at the Khelo India University Games here on Saturday.

Pavithra’s mark was also a new All India Universities record, erasing her own previous mark of 4.00m, set earlier this year. There were record-breaking performances in both the men’s and women’s discus throw as well, with Abhinav (Lovely Professional) and Tanuja (Maharshi Dayanand) triumphing.

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In men’s hockey, Bangalore City University entered the final following a 5-3 win on penalties over Savitribai Phule University. In the summit clash, it will take on Guru Nanak Dev University which overcame Punjabi University.