Praveen Kumar secured India’s sixth gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing the nation’s gold medal count from the Tokyo Paralympics. With this win, India currently holds 26 medals – six gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze – at the ongoing Games.
India’s Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal in the men’s high jump T64 event at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing the country’s previous gold medal record set in Tokyo. This victory brought India’s total medal count to 26, including six gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze medals.
Praveen Kumar secured India’s sixth gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024, setting a new Asian record in the men’s high jump T64 event. He cleared a height of 2.08m, surpassing his previous personal best and the Tokyo Paralympics silver medal-winning jump.
Sharad Kumar, an Indian para high jumper, secured a silver medal in the T63 category at the Paris Paralympic Games, clearing a height of 1.88m. His compatriot, Mariyappan Thangavelu, also won a bronze medal with a jump of 1.85m. Despite facing challenges due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Kumar’s dedication and resilience have allowed him to excel on the world stage.
India has achieved its most successful Paralympic Games ever, securing 20 medals in Paris, surpassing the previous record of 19 set in Tokyo in 2021. The latest additions to the medal tally came from Sharad Kumar’s silver and Mariyappan Thangavelu’s bronze in the men’s high jump T63 event.
India achieved a remarkable feat at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, securing two medals in the men’s high jump T63 event. Sharad Kumar won silver, breaking the Paralympic record, while Mariyappan Thangavelu claimed bronze. This victory further boosted India’s medal tally, marking their best performance ever at a single Paralympic Games.
Indian athlete Nishad Kumar secured India’s seventh medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 final. He cleared 2.04m but fell short at 2.08m, losing to Roderick Townsend of the USA who cleared the height on his first attempt.
Aarti, a 17-year-old Indian athlete, won a bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m race walk at the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru. She set a new national record with a time of 44 minutes 39.39 seconds. In another impressive performance, Pooja Singh, also 17, broke the national U20 women’s high jump record during the qualification round.
India’s Pooja Singh, a 17-year-old from Haryana, shattered the national U20 women’s high jump record, clearing 1.83m to secure a spot in the final at the ongoing World Athletics U-20 Championships. This remarkable feat comes after a challenging journey marked by injury and limited resources.
New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr clinched gold in the men’s Olympic high jump with a best effort of 2.36 meters, marking his country’s first medal in the event. A thrilling duel unfolded between Kerr and American Shelby McEwen, who both failed to clear 2.38m, ultimately leading to Kerr’s victory after clearing 2.36m. Meanwhile, defending champion Mutaz Barshim of Qatar secured bronze with a season’s best 2.34m.
