- On October 19, 2026, Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning the gold medal in the men’s T47 long jump event. He secured the top spot with a best jump of 7.11 meters.
- This marked India’s second gold medal at the Games. Notably, Nishad Kumar is primarily a high jumper, and this was his first time competing in the long jump at a major tournament.
- In the same event, Omadbek Khasanov of Uzbekistan won the silver medal with a jump of 6.99 meters, while Sri Lanka’s Mohamed Safras secured the bronze medal with a jump of 6.55 meters.
- This achievement by Nishad Kumar has added another golden chapter to the success of Indian para-sports.
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