Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13am on 07 Sep 2024,Saturday Sports
In a remarkable achievement, India has won its highest ever gold medals in a single Paralympics edition, with six gold medals at Paris 2024. Praveen Kumar, 21, won gold in the men's high jump T64 event, breaking the Asian record with a season-best jump of 2.08m. Kumar finished ahead of USA's Derek Loccident and Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov. This historic feat marks a milestone for Indian para-athletes, surpassing previous records. Kumar's win has brought pride and glory to the nation, showcasing India's growing prowess in para-sports.
