Asian Para Games 2026: Praveen Kumar, Banti Deliver Gold-Silver Double For India In Men’s High Jump T44 (X)
\n\nIndia continued its golden run at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday as Praveen Kumar defended his gold medal in the Men’s High Jump T44 event. Praveen successfully cleared a Games Record height of 2.05 metres to defend his title and finish on top of the podium. He started the jump at 1.92 metres and later cleared 2.00 metres and 2.05 metres; however, he could not break the 2.07 metre mark.
\n\nMeanwhile, it was a double delight for India in the event as the silver medal also belonged to the country, with Banti finishing second to Kumar. Banti secured silver with a personal best jump of 1.92 metres, completing a memorable double podium finish for India in the event. Uzbekistan’s Temurbek Giyazov finished third with 1.86m.
\n\nThe gold by Praveen was India's 11th at the Asian Para Games 2026, and second of the day after Ayush Verma won a gold in shot put.
\n\nThis year, India have started strongly and they will be hoping to get close or even surpass the previous tally.
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