Paralympics 2024: What a stellar show of athleticism and determination as Nishad Kumar managed to clinch the silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 event at the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. He is an Indian high jumper who won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and cleared his season-best 2.04 m in the final. This unique accomplishment has added to India’s growing medal tally and also come in for high praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
Congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
PM Modi took to his official X handle to congratulate Nishad Kumar on the great achievement, terming it a “remarkable achievement” and adding the feat has filled the nation with pride. “Congrats to @nishad_hj for his remarkable achievement in winning a Silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47 event at the #Paralympics2024! He has shown us all that with passion and determination, everything is possible. India is elated”.
The silver by Nishad also added to the array of medals that India has so far clinched at the ongoing Paralympics-one gold, two silvers, and four bronze. This, in fact, speaks volumes of the strength and spirit of India’s para-athletes, who keep on inspiring millions with their dedication and resilience.
Preeti Pal Creates History with Bronze in 200m T-35 Race
The other medal winners included Preeti Pal, who made history when she won a bronze in the 200 m T-35 race and became the first-ever Indian woman to secure two medals in track and field events both at Paralympics and Olympics. This is an important landmark for Indian athletics and another beacon of hope for girls taking up this sport.
Rubina contributed to India’s medal tally by winning a bronze in P2-Women’s 10M Air Pistol SH-1 with 211.1 points in the final, while Avani Lekhara repeated her Tokyo success with a gold in the women’s 10m air rifle final. Mona Agarwal further bolstered the Indian medal count with a bronze in the same event to seal Indian dominance in shooting.
Manish Narwal Opens India’s Silver Medal Account in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1
The other vital medal contributors included Manish Narwal, who contributed the silver in the men’s P1 10m air pistol SH1 contest to book India’s first silver in Paris 2024, signaling a good beginning for the Indian troupe.
This time, India has sent the largest-ever contingent to the Paralympics, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports. As the country cheers for its para-athletes, this version of the Paris 2024 Paralympics could very well become another historic chapter in the success saga of India’s sports history, a fitting sequel to Tokyo 2020.