Nishad Kumar Wins Gold In Men's Long Jump T47 Event At Asian Para Games

NDTV - Oct 19, 2026

Nishad Kumar claimed India's first para-athletics gold at the ongoing Asian Para Games as he topped the men's long jump T47 event with a dominating performance in Nagoya on Monday.

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