Shailesh Varun and Rahul created history in Nagoya
\n\nIndia managed their third podium sweep of the 2026 Asian Para Games as the gold, silver, and bronze in the Men's High Jump T63 competition were all taken by Indian athletes. Shailesh Kumar was the star of the show with the top spot on the podium, while Varun Bhatti and Rahul also medalled on Thursday (October 22) at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium
\n\nShailesh set a Games record to secure a gold medal with a jump of 1.89m. This is the second consecutive edition in which he has managed to secure the top spot on the podium. He also won the gold medal in the 2023 edition, which took place in Hangzhou, with a jump of 1.82m, which was also a Games record.
\n\nMeanwhile, Varun Bhatti set a season best of 1.82m, while Rahul won the bronze with a 1.81m jump, which was a personal best for him.
\n\nFor those unversed, the T63 classification is for athletes with amputation or deficiency above the knee.
\n\nThis is the third instance of India clean sweeping an event at the ongoing Para Asian Games after the Men's Discus Throw F43/F44,F63/F64 (Devender Kumar, Rakesh, Pardeep Kumar) and…
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