Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Nishad Kumar Wins Gold at Para Athletics Championships
Nishad Kumar, an Indian athlete, won a gold medal in the high jump at the World Para Athletics Championships!
He jumped 2.14 meters, beating American athlete Roderick Townsend, a multiple Paralympic winner.
Nishad, who lost an arm as a child, has been training hard and learning from his competitors.
Townsend praised Nishad's performance.
Nishad was trained by Jeremy Fischer in the USA.
This win marks a significant achievement in his career.
Nishad Kumar won the gold medal in the men's high jump T47 at the World Para Athletics Championships.
Kumar's winning jump was 2.14 meters.
He competed against American Roderick Townsend.
Townsend finished in third place.
Kumar trained in the USA with Jeremy Fischer.
- Who
- Nishad Kumar, Roderick Townsend
- What
- Nishad Kumar won gold in high jump.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Why
- To compete and win the World Para Athletics Championships.
- Athlete
- Nishad Kumar
- Sport
- High Jump
- Result
- Gold Medal
- Height
- 2.14 meters
- Opponent
- Roderick Townsend
Sources
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