Nishad Kumar information
Nishad Kumar is a 25-year-old high jumper athlete from Himachal Pradesh, India. He plays in the T47 category reserved for players with unilateral upper limb impairment.
Nishad was quite young when he lost his right hand. Because of the injury, he was forced to miss school for an entire year.
On seeing his principal awarding medals to students before the school assembly, he aspires to be at that place one day. He started taking up sports events like 200m and 400m sprint, as well as high jump.
He moved to the Para-athletic category in 2017 and started training under coaches Vikram Chaudhary and Naseem Ahmed.
Over the years, Nishad has participated in many international events and won medals. He has won a silver medal in Tokyo Paralympics.
Nishad Kumar Age
As of 2024, he is 25 years old.
Nishad Kumar Date of Birth
He was born on 3 October 1999.
Nishad Kumar Place of Birth
He was born in Badaun village in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh.
Nishad Kumar Height
He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.99 m).
Nishad Kumar Weight
76 kg (approx.)
Nishad Kumar Biography
| Full Name | Nishad Kumar |
| Date of Birth | 3 October 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Badaun, Himachal Pradesh |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Profession | Professional High Jumper |
Nishad Kumar Family
Nishad’s father is a farmer. His mother was a state-level volleyball player and discus thrower. He has a younger sister Rama Kumari.
Nishad Kumar Girlfriend
He appears to be single at the time.
Nishad Kumar disability
When he was six years old, his right hand got accidentally caught in a fodder-cutting machine and was amputated.
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Nishad Kumar Education
He completed his schooling from a local school in Badaun, Himachal Pradesh.
Nishad Kumar Awards
Arjuna Award
Nishad Kumar Medals
| Event | Year | Medals Won |
| World Championship, Dubai | 2019 | Bronze |
| World Championship, Kobe | 2023 | Silver |
| World Championship, Paris | 2024 | Silver |
| Paralympics, Tokyo | 2020 | Silver |
Nishad Kumar Paralympic schedule and results
Nishad Kumar will be participating in the final of the Men’s High Jump T47 event on 1 September 2024 at 10:40 pm IST.
He had won a silver medal in the previous Paralympic game.