Para Asian Games: Nishad Kumar Wins Gold, Sets Record In Men's High Jump T47 Event

NDTV - Oct 20, 2026

India's para-athletics star Nishad Kumar clinched the gold medal in the men's high jump T47 event, clearing 2.04 metres to set a new Games Record at the 5th Asian Para Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, in Japan.

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