Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar overcame a painful groin injury just months before the Paralympic Games to secure a spot in the T64 high jump category. With the support of his coach Satyapal Singh and a positive mindset, he bounced back from the injury in just 15 days and went on to set a new record with a jump of 2.08m, claiming the gold medal in Paris.
21-year-old Praveen Kumar from India has made his nation proud by winning the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 category at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. His best jump of 2.08 meters not only secured him first place in the event but also set a new Asian record, surpassing his own personal best. This exceptional feat has brought glory to India and is a testament to the country's growing potential in sports.
Indian athlete Praveen Kumar made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics as he secured the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 event. Hailing from Noida, Kumar overcame his moderate movement impairment in one lower leg and outpaced five competitors with a jump of 2.08 meters to clinch the top spot on the podium. This is Kumar's second consecutive Paralympic medal, following his silver at the Tokyo 2021 games, and adds to India's growing success at the 2024 Paralympics. Mentored by renowned coach Dr Satyapal Singh, Kumar's impressive accomplishments also include a gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games and a bronze at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championship.
Indian athlete Praveen Kumar continues his impressive Paralympic run, winning gold in the men's high jump T64 event at the 2024 Paris Games. This marks his second medal of the competition, after winning silver at the Tokyo Games. Defying his congenital impairment, Kumar set a new area record with a jump of 2.08m, securing India's sixth gold medal in Paris.
Indian athlete Praveen Kumar made history by clinching a gold medal in the men's high jump event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. With a winning jump of 2.08m, he became only the second Indian to win a gold in the high jump events at the Paralympics. This victory helped India set a new record for the most gold medals won in a single Paralympic Games, surpassing their previous record of five at the 2022 Tokyo Para Games. Praveen's impressive performance and record-breaking attempts at 2.10m also cemented India's overall record-breaking medal tally at the Paris Games of 26.
Praveen Kumar, a 17-year-old para high jumper, overcame multiple obstacles to become a silver medalist at the Tokyo Paralympics, setting a new Asian record along the way. Despite being born with a shorter leg and facing challenges in his journey, Kumar's determination and love for sports led him to this monumental achievement. This is just the beginning for Kumar, as he aims to make his mark in future Paralympic games as well.
In a valiant effort, Indian para athlete Praveen Kumar finished 8th in the Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. While Yorkinben Odilov of Uzbekistan set an Asian Record with a throw of 50.32m, Kumar's best throw of 42.12m fell short of the 49.46m mark needed for a bronze medal. Despite this, Kumar's impressive rise in para athletics, including a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and a gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games, showcases his potential for future success.
The counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections is underway, and one of the closely watched constituencies is Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, Samajwadi Party candidate Laxmikant Pappu Nishad is leading in this seat, which was previously won by BJP's Praveen Kumar Nishad in 2019. This year's elections saw a fierce battle between BJP and its NDA allies and the opposition parties, including SP and BSP, who formed an alliance against the ruling party. The results from this constituency will play a crucial role in determining the overall outcome of the Lok Sabha Elections. To get all the latest updates on the results from Sant Kabir Nagar, follow our live blog.
The Election Commission in Andhra Pradesh has announced new appointments for several important districts in the state, in preparation for the upcoming elections. DK Balaji, Vinod Kumar, and Praveen Kumar have been appointed as the new Collectors for Krishna, Anantapur, and Tirupati respectively. Additionally, Sumit Sunil, Bindu Madhav, Manikantha Chandolu, and Amit Bardar have been appointed as SPs for Prakasam, Palnadu, Chittoor, and Anantapuram districts, replacing recently transferred officials. The newly appointed officials have been directed to assume their duties before 8 pm today, highlighting the urgency and importance of the appointments in the lead up to the elections.
Former IPS officer R.S. Praveen Kumar made the decision to join the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) after resigning from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) due to pressure from BSP chief Mayawati to break their alliance with the BRS. Kumar, who aligns with the Bahujan ideology, refused an offer from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and joined the BRS with no expectations. He is committed to the reconstruction of Telangana and fighting for people's welfare.