Nishad Kumar won long jump gold in Asian Para Games (Credit: Reuters)
\n\nIndia celebrated its second gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 as two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched the men's T47 long jump title with a best effort of 7.11m. Nishad demonstrated his supremacy in an event that is supplementary to his primary discipline by producing his winning distance twice during the final. He started at 6.95 meters, but on his second try, he improved to 7.09 meters and took the lead. His lead was increased by his third-round jump of 7.11 meters, which he repeated on his fifth try before finishing with 7.07 meters. Omadbek Khasanov of Uzbekistan won silver with a season-high 6.99 meters, while Mohammadu Safran of Sri Lanka took home bronze with 6.55 meters.
\n\nIn the men's T47 long jump final, Nishad Kumar had a steady effort, winning the gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 with two best distances of 7.11 meters. After starting with 6.95 meters, he improved to 7.09 meters on his second try. He increased his lead with a jump of 7.11 meters in the third round, and after a foul on his fourth attempt, he repeated…
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