India’s leading vaulters stranded: Fined by the railways for carrying ‘poles’

National record holder Dev Meena and his teammates were delayed for hours at Panvel station, missing their train to Bhopal. Railway officials demanded a penalty for their pole vault equipment, deeming them 'steel pipes'. Despite explaining their athlete status, the team paid a fine and incurred extra travel costs, causing significant inconvenience.

Jan 21, 2026 - 09:35
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India’s leading vaulters stranded: Fined by the railways for carrying ‘poles’
National record holder Dev Meena and his teammates were delayed for hours at Panvel station, missing their train to Bhopal. Railway officials demanded a penalty for their pole vault equipment, deeming them 'steel pipes'. Despite explaining their athlete status, the team paid a fine and incurred extra travel costs, causing significant inconvenience.

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