Hangzhou, China: The 4th Asian Para Games 2022, held in Hangzhou, China, is a testament to the indomitable spirit and extraordinary abilities of para-athletes. Among the shining stars of this event is Indias Nishad Kumar, who not only clinched a gold medal but also set a new Asian Games record in the Mens High Jump T47 on Monday.Nishad Kumars Record-Breaking LeapIn an awe-inspiring display of talent and determination, Nishad Kumar leaped to a new Asian Games record, securing the coveted gold medal. His remarkable jump of 2.02 meters left his competitors trailing behind. Chinas Hongjie Chen, with a jump of 1.94 meters, earned a well-deserved silver, while Indias Ram Pal shared the silver honour with a similar jump in his fifth attempt.NISHAD Kumar 🇮🇳 takes the Gold 🥇with a Games record in Mens High Jump T47. 🔥🥳He achieved the record with a leap of 2.02 m. #Praise4Para #Cheer4India #Hangzhou2022APG @IndianOilcl l @SBIFoundation l @Media_SAI l @ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/Z5JWhKO9RX— Paralympic India 🇮🇳 (@ParalympicIndia) October 23, 2023Monu Ghangas: A Stellar Bronze in Mens Shot Put-F-11 FinalThe excellence of Indian para-athletes continued to shine through as Monu Ghangas secured a bronze medal in the Mens Shot Put-F-11 Final. His season-best throw of 12.33 meters, achieved during his fourth attempt, sealed his place on the podium. The gold medal in this event was claimed by Irans Amirhossein, who unleashed a season-best throw of 13.92 meters. Mahdi Olad, also from Iran, secured the silver with a throw of 13.30 meters. Balaji Rajendran produced his personal best throw of 11.56 meters, narrowly missing a podium finish.Dominance in Mens High Jump-T63 EventThe Para Asian Games also witnessed Indias dominance in athletics, with Shailesh Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Ram Singh Padhiyar clinching gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively, in the Mens High Jump-T63 event. Shailesh Kumar triumphed with a jump of 1.82 meters, securing the gold medal and surpassing Mariyappan Thangavelu, the Asian record holder in Mens High Jump-T42, by 0.2 meters. Thangavelu earned the silver with a season-best attempt of 1.80 meters, while Ram Singh Padhiyar finished third with a jump of 1.78 meters.Prachi Yadavs Silver in Canoeing - Womens VL2 FinalPrachi Yadav added to Indias medal tally with her silver medal win in canoeing, competing in the Womens VL2 Final. She engaged in a thrilling battle with Uzbekistans Irodakhon Rustamova, with only a 1.022-second difference separating the two athletes. Prachi secured the silver medal with a time of 1:03.47 seconds, while Irodakhon claimed the gold with a timing of 1:02.125 seconds. Japans Saki Komatsu completed the podium with a bronze medal, achieving a time of 1:11.635 seconds.The Quest for GloryAs the 4th Asian Para Games unfolds, India has set ambitious goals. The nation seeks to surpass its best performance of 72 medals at the 2018 event in Indonesia, consisting of 15 gold, 24 silver, and 33 bronze medals. The historic achievement of the Indian contingent, winning 107 medals at the recently concluded Asian Games, has ignited a fire of ambition among athletes, coaches, and support staff. They believe that the 4th Asian Para Games will create history, breaking numerous records and becoming the most successful edition in the history of Para Games in the country.(With ANI Inputs)
