Nishad Kumar

Meet Nishad Kumar: From Losing Hand In Accident To Winning Consecutive Paralympic Medals- Know All About His Inspirational Journey

Nishad Kumar won a silver medal in the men's high jump T47 at the Paris Paralympics, repeating his Tokyo success. Despite losing his right hand in childhood, his determination led to success in athletics.

Sep 02, 2024, 12:47 PM IST

Nishad Kumar's Silver Jump Adds To India's Medal Haul At Paris Paralympics

India's Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the men's T47 high jump at the Paris Paralympics with a season-best jump of 2.04 meters, contributing to India's growing medal tally.

Sep 02, 2024, 06:19 AM IST

Republic Day 2022: Tokyo Games heroes Neeraj Chopra, Devendra Jhajharia and others come together to recite National Anthem

Featuring in the video, released  via social media channels, are 18 of India’s medalists at the Tokyo Games both Olympics and Paralympics. 

Jan 26, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

Tokyo Paralympics: From Avani Lekhara to Devendra Jhajharia, all Indian medallists so far

India is currently in 34th place in the medals standings at the Tokyo Paralympics with 7 medals so far. Shooter Avani Lekhara created history by becoming first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold and also India's first at Tokyo Games. Apart from this Devendra Jhajharia, Bhavina Patel, Nishad Kumar and Yogesh Kathuniya have won silver medals. Here is a list of all medal winners at the Tokyo Paralympics so far.

Aug 30, 2021, 14:09 PM IST

Remarkable athlete, PM Modi congratulates Nishad Kumar for winning silver at Tokyo Paralympics

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 'JanaJana Ke Ram' Ramayana Conclave organized by the Department of Tourism and Culture on Sunday.

Aug 29, 2021, 09:00 AM IST