Nishad Kumar Wins Double Gold in Para Athletics at Asian Para Games
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar won two gold medals at the 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026). He secured gold in the men's long jump T47 and the men's high jump T47, setting a Games Record in the latter event.
What happened
At the 5th Asian Para Games held in Nagoya, Japan, Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar delivered a stellar performance by clinching two gold medals in the T47 classification. Competing at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, he established his dominance across both track and field disciplines.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, Nishad secured his first gold medal in the men's long jump T47 event with a winning leap of 7.11m in his debut appearance in the discipline at a major international event. Omadbek Khasanov of Uzbekistan won silver with 6.99m, and Mohammadu Safran of Sri Lanka took bronze with 6.55m.
Following this, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, he successfully defended his Asian Para Games title in the men's high jump T47. He cleared 2.04m on his first attempt to win gold and set a new Asian Para Games record. Muhammadabdulloh Tursunjonov of Uzbekistan secured silver with 1.94m, while Angkarn Chanaboon of Thailand won bronze with 1.75m.
With this double-gold feat, Nishad Kumar became only the third Indian athlete to win two gold medals at a single edition of the Asian Para Games, following runner Ankur Dhama and archer Sheetal Devi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated him on his historic performance.
Important dates
| Men's Long Jump T47 Event | 19 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Men's High Jump T47 Event | 20 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Athlete: Nishad Kumar
- Sport: Para Athletics
- Events: Long Jump T47, High Jump T47
- Classification: T47 (unilateral upper-limb impairment)
- Venue of 5th Asian Para Games: Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Aichi-Nagoya 2026)
- Hometown: Baduan village, Amb sub-division, Una district, Himachal Pradesh
- Training Scheme: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
What candidates should do
- Note down the exact distances and heights for Nishad Kumar's gold-winning performances (7.11m in long jump and 2.04m in high jump).
- Memorize the T47 classification and the specific events in which he won medals for objective questions in SSC, banking, and state PSC examinations.
- Keep track of India's overall medal milestones and notable athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
PrepZen analysis
Nishad Kumar's double gold at the 5th Asian Para Games underscores India's rising dominance in multi-disciplinary para-sports. Transitioning to long jump to reduce knee strain from high jump high-approach curves demonstrates high-level athletic adaptability, backed by systematic training under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this news item are likely to focus on specific event categories, venue locations, classification codes, and historic milestones achieved by Indian athletes.
Practice questions
Q1. Nishad Kumar won how many gold medals at the 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026)?
Q2. What was Nishad Kumar's winning mark in the men's high jump T47 event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games?
Q3. In which sports classification does Nishad Kumar compete internationally?
Men's Long Jump T47: gold with 7.11m.
Men's High Jump T47: gold with 2.04m, setting a Games Record.
🎯 Key Point: Nishad Kumar won two gold medals in para athletics.
FAQs
Which events did Nishad Kumar win gold medals in at the 5th Asian Para Games?
Nishad Kumar won gold medals in the men's long jump T47 event with a jump of 7.11m and the men's high jump T47 event with a jump of 2.04m.
Where were the 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) held?
The Games were held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What is the T47 classification in para athletics?
The T47 classification is designated for track and field para-athletes with unilateral upper-limb impairment.
How many Indian athletes have won two gold medals at a single edition of the Asian Para Games before Nishad Kumar?
Nishad Kumar is only the third Indian athlete to achieve this milestone, following runner Ankur Dhama and archer Sheetal Devi.
What are Nishad Kumar's previous major international accolades?
He is a two-time Paralympic silver medallist in men's high jump T47 (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024), won gold at the 4th Asian Para Games (Hangzhou 2022), and won gold at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
Sources and references
- indianexpress.com (indianexpress.com)
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
- indiatimes.com (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- mid-day.com (www.mid-day.com)
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