Tokyo, Sept. 14 -- Sarvesh Kushare etched his name in history at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after becoming the first Indian high jumper to qualify for the final in the world meet on Sunday.

Kushare earned a place in the 13-player final by sailing over the 2.25m mark to finish in the top 12 of the men's high jump qualification round. While Kushare stormed into his maiden final, Tokyo champion Gianmarco Tamberi finished outside the qualification zone. The Italian's best attempt remained 2.16m after his three attempts, falling short of the 2.21m mark.

Kushare will be keen on adding another medal to India's medal haul at the World Championships. India holds three medals, consisting of Anju Bobby George's bronze in th...