Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar wins gold in long jump T47
- On Monday, two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched gold in the men's T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a best effort of 7.11m.
- Primarily a high-jump specialist, Kumar has medalled at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This competition marked his first international attempt at the long jump, expanding his athletic versatility.
- Kumar registered 7.11m on his third and fifth attempts to secure the title. Uzbekistan's Omadbek Khasanov took silver with 6.99m, while Sri Lanka's Mohammadu Safran claimed bronze with 6.55m, trailing by 12 centimetres.
- This victory marks India's second gold medal at the Games, following shooter Mona Agarwal's win in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. India's total medal tally reached six after judo and swimming successes.
- Kumar remains in contention for further accolades during the ongoing Games in Japan. He will compete in his pet event, the high jump T47 final, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar wins long jump gold, Ravi Budigina bags swimming silver
India's two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched gold in the men's T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the event with a best effort of 7.11m in his first international appearance in the discipline.
Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar Wins Gold In Men's T47 Long Jump With 7.11m Effort
Nishad Kumar won gold in the men’s T47 long jump at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a best effort of 7.11m, securing India’s second gold at the Games. Uzbekistan’s Omadbek Khasanov took silver with 6.99m, while Sri Lanka’s Mohammadu Safran claimed bronze with 6.55m
Nishad Kumar Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Men’s Long Jump T47 | 🏆 LatestLY
Nishad Kumar has clinched a gold medal in the Men's Long Jump T47 at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on October 19, 2026. The 27-year-old Indian para-athlete, primarily known for his high jump prowess, secured the top spot with a remarkable 7.11m leap. 🏆 Nishad Kumar Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Men’s Long Jump T47.
Nishad Kumar clinches Para Asian gold in long jump debut
Nishad Kumar won gold in his first major long jump competition at the Para Asian Games 2026, leaping 7.11m to claim the title. The Indian high jump star was too good in his maiden outing as a long jumper and won gold medal by some distance.
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