Nishad Kumar is an Indian athlete who competes in the high jump T47 category. In 2021, at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, he won a silver medal and set an Asian high jump record of 2.06 meters in the men’s high jump T47 category.
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Wiki/Biography
Nishad Kumar was born on Sunday, 3 October 1999 (age 22 years; as in 2021) in village Badaun, Amb, district Una, Himachal Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. He went to Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India to pursue graduation in Arts.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 6′ 4″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Rashpal Singh and he is a daily wage labourer. His mother’s name is Pushpa Kumari and she is a housewife. He has a sister named Rama Kumari.
Nishad Kumar with his parents and sister
livelihood
At the age of ten, Nishad Kumar chose to participate in sports and athletics. Initially, he started training under coach Ramesh at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Katohar Khurd, Himachal Pradesh. Apart from high jump, he also participated in 200 meter and 400 meter race. In 2009, he started participating in para athletics in the high jump category.
Nishad Kumar doing high jump
He won a silver medal in the sub-junior category at the National School Games in Patiala in 2013. She again won a silver medal in the high jump of 1.83 meters at the National Para Athletics Championships in 2017. In November 2019, Nishad Kumar won a bronze medal in the men’s T47 category at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai. Nishad won the gold medal in the T46 category at the 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Dubai. After winning this championship, he qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. On 23 October 2023, Nishad won the gold medal in men’s high jump T47 at the Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China. In the event, he made a record by jumping 2.02 meters.
Nishad Kumar’s Instagram post about winning gold at 2023 Asian Para Games
medal
- asian para sports
- He won the gold medal in the men’s high jump T47 in Hangzhou, China on 23 October 2023.
- In the Paralympic Games, she won a silver medal in the high jump T47 at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
- She won a bronze medal in the High Jump T47 at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, 2019.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Nishad Kumar’s favorite food is Makki ki Roti and Saag.
- After winning the silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Nishad Kumar expressed his happiness in an interview given to News9 Live. They said,
it feels great. It feels amazing. I feel very happy and proud to gift my country on National Sports Day. This feeling is incredible.”
- At the age of eight, Nishad Kumar lost his right hand while helping his mother cut dry grass in the fodder cutting machine. His parents recalled that moment while talking to The Indian Express. He remembered,
As parents, we cry whenever we remember the day when Nishad’s hand went into the fodder cutting machine in our house. Today’s medal is the reward for his hard work. Seeing him holding the Indian flag and silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, we have forgotten all the difficulties.
- Nalanda College, Himachal Pradesh honored Nishad Kumar for his exceptional performance in high jump in 2019.
Nishad Kumar honored by Nalanda College Himachal Pradesh
- Anurag Thakur, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of India, presented the memento to Nishad Kumar for his extraordinary performance at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Nishad Kumar being honored by Anurag Thakur
- Nishad Kumar meditates daily to improve his concentration power while playing. He has shared a picture while meditating on one of his social media accounts.
Nishad Kumar’s Instagram post while meditating
- Nishad Kumar was trained by coach Satyanarayan for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
A selfie of Nishad Kumar with his coach
- According to Nishad Kumar’s coach, Nishad has the will to win many more medals in the future despite his disability. Speaking to The Indian Express in 2021, he said,
His greatest strength is his ability to do what he thinks in training as well as in competitions. His speed before the jump was excellent and he did not appear to be under pressure. Winning a medal with a new Asian record shows his confidence. He is young and I am sure he can achieve more in the years to come.”
- Nishad Kumar follows a very strict fitness regime.
A screenshot of the video made on Instagram by Nishad Kumar while working out in the gym
- After Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in high jump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a congratulatory note on his Twitter handle. He tweeted,
More good news from Tokyo! I am absolutely happy that Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with excellent skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tweet for Nishad Kumar on his silver medal win at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
- Nishad Kumar often posts pictures of himself planting saplings on his social media account.
Nishad Kumar planting saplings
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