Double gold, Games record! Nishad Kumar joins elite Indian club with historic feat

Nishad Kumar made history by winning his second gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026. He clinched the men’s high jump T47 title with a record jump of 2.04m. This victory follows his gold in the long jump T47 event, where he achieved a best of 7.11m. Nishad’s achievements make him one of only three Indians to secure two golds in a single Asian Para Games edition.