Nishad Kumar

Current Context : Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 category at Paris Paralympic 2024.

• Nishad’s highest jump at the event was04m.

ABOUT NISHAD KUMAR

• Born on October 3, 1999, in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
• At just six years old, he lost his right hand in an accident involving a grass-cutting machine.
• Education : Studied at DAV College in Chandigarh, then continued his education at Himachal Pradesh University and Lovely Professional University, focusing on physical education.
• Achievements : In 2019, he won a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships , gold at the Dubai Grand Prix and silver in Tokyo Paralympics.