Nishad Kumar Wins Gold in Long Jump at Asian Para Games

Nishad Kumar, a two-time Paralympic silver medallist, won gold in the men's T47 long jump final at the Asian Para Games on Monday, achieving a distance of 7.11m. This victory marked India's second gold medal of the day.

Kumar began the competition with a jump of 6.95m and improved to 7.09m on his second attempt. He further enhanced his lead with a 7.11m jump in his third attempt. Although his fourth attempt was a foul, he matched his best distance again in the fifth round, making it challenging for his competitors. He concluded the event with a final jump of 7.07m.

Uzbekistan's Omadbek Khasanov finished in second place with a season-best jump of 6.99m. Kumar's success in the long jump adds to his reputation as one of India's top para-athletes, showcasing his versatility beyond his primary discipline of high jump.