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Xtra Time Web Desk: India’s Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics, adding to his silver from the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago. The 24-year-old athlete delivered a season-best jump of 2.04m, finishing behind USA’s Roderick Townsend, who clinched the gold with a 2.12m jump.

Nishad showcased a remarkable performance, dominating the 11-man field in the event. Although he couldn’t surpass the 2.08m mark in his final attempt, leading to some disappointment, Townsend’s gesture of embracing Nishad brought a smile to both athletes, reflecting the spirit of sportsmanship.

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Nishad’s journey to the podium is one of resilience. At the tender age of six, he lost his right hand in a severe accident involving a grass-cutting machine on his family farm. Despite this life-changing event, Nishad found strength in sports, motivated by his mother, a former state-level volleyball player and discus thrower. He took up para-athletics in 2009, gradually rising to become a prominent figure in the sport.

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Heading into the Paris Paralympics, Nishad was fueled by a silver medal win at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. His achievement in Paris marks another milestone in his inspiring journey.

Another Indian high jumper, Ram Pal, finished seventh with a personal best of 1.95m. Nishad’s medal boosts India’s athletics tally to three medals at the Paris Paralympics, following Preethi Pal’s bronze in the women’s 200m T35 event.