Pole vault controversy: Why can’t athletes carry poles in their luggage?
Published on: Jan. 21, 2026, 10:36 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Why can’t a ₹2 lakh pole vault pole go in a train’s luggage van? National record holder Dev Kumar Meena’s 5-hour ordeal at Panvel station reveals the hidden risks and "science of the snap" facing India’s elite athletes.
