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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 final at the Paris Paralympics on September 2. Kumar, who previously claimed silver in Tokyo, recorded his season-best jump of 2.04 meters to finish in second place. Townsend-Roberts of the United States claimed the gold medal with a season-best jump of 2.08 meters, pulling ahead of India’s Nishad Kumar. Russia’s Georgii Margiev took home the bronze.

Nishad Kumar’s Silver Jump

Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump – T47 final. Nishad, who also finished second in Tokyo three years ago, achieved his season-best performance with a leap of 2.04 meters, earning him the silver.

Total of seven medals at the ongoing Paralympics

India has accumulated a total of seven medals at the ongoing Paralympics, including one gold, two silvers, and four bronzes.

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