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PRAVEEN KUMAR

T64 | Para-athletic (High jump)

“Your spirit soars with every jump, reaching heights only you can achieve.”

AGE

21 Y

MEDALS

2024

01

YEARS

2024

2022

BIOGRAPHY

Praveen Kumar is an accomplished Indian para-athlete specializing in the high jump. Competing in the T64 category, he won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and holds the Asian record with a jump of 2.05 meters. His achievements include gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games, where he set a new Games record​.

Sports

PARA-aTHLETE (HIGH JUMP)

Date of Birth

15 MAy 2003

Age

21 YEAR OLD

Nationality​

India

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Paralympics 2024 | High jumper Praveen Kumar wins 6th GOLD

Another day, another gold medal for India at Paralympics 2024 as Praveen Kumar clinches the yellow metal in High Jump T64 category.

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Praveen Kumar Wins Gold in Men's High Jump at Paris Paralympics

Praveen Kumar clinched the gold medal in the men’s high jump event at the Paralympics 2024, clearing 2.08 meters. This triumph comes after his silver.

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Paralympics: Praveen Kumar bags silver in men's high jump

India’s Praveen Kumar bagged the silver medal in men’s high jump T64 in Tokyo. World No. 3 Kumar took the country’s medal tally to 11 in the ongoing Games in Japan.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins silver in men's T64 high jump.

India’s Praveen Kumar clinched the silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 event, taking the country’s haul to 11 in the ongoing Games here on Friday.

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News and Articles

“Praveen Kumar Shines at World Para Athletics Grand Prix”

Praveen Kumar claims gold in men’s high jump at Paralympics 2024 with a 2.08m leap, upgrading his previous silver.
March 21, 2024 • Hardik Saini

"Praveen Kumar Sets New Record at Asian Para Games"

At the 2022 Asian Para Games, Praveen Kumar won gold in high jump T64, setting a new Games record with a jump of 2.02 meters.​
October 23, 2023 • Hardik Saini

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Records

Asian Record at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

World Para Athletics Grand Prix

March 21, 2024

Praveen broke the Asian record with a jump of 2.05 meters in the T42/44/64 category, highlighting his consistent excellence in the sport.​

Asian para Games Record in High Jump T64

Asian Para Games 2022

October 23, 2023

Praveen Kumar set a new record with a jump of 2.02 meters in high jump T64 category, securing a gold and furthering his legacy as a top para-athlete​.

Asian Record in High Jump T64 at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Tokyo Paralympics 2020

September 03, 2021

He set a new Asian record by clearing a height of 2.07 meters during the men’s high jump T64 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Asian Record at 12th Fazza International Championships

12th Fazza International Championships

February 20, 2021

Praveen Kumar set an Asian record with a jump of 2.05 meters in the high jump at the 12th Fazza International Championships in Dubai.

PCI

The Paralympic Committee of India is the apex governing body dedicated to promoting and developing Para Sport in the country. The Paralympic Committee of India spearheads the Paralympic Movement, organizes the Paralympic Games, and supports its members, empowering Para athletes to achieve excellence through dedicated training and opportunities.

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