Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar Wins Silver Medal In High Jump, Breaks Asian Record

Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar set a new Asian record in Men's High Jump (T64) with a jump of 2.05m. 

Image: Twitter/ @Tokyo2020hi

Praveen Kumar won a silver medal in the high jump at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020. He set a new Asian record in Men's High Jump (T64) with a jump of 2.05m. 

With Praveen's silver, India's medal tally has gone up to 11 medals. India had 12 Paralympic medals before the start of the tournament this year, now India has 23 medals. This was Praveen's debut at Paralympic Games. 

Absolutely stellar performance by Praveen Kumar to win 🥈 for #IND at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics

With confidence and determination Praveen takes India's 🏅 tally to
1️⃣1️⃣

Praveen also set a new Asian Record with the jump of 2.07m👏

🇮🇳 is extremley proud of you!#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/uQBJgaGUK1

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 3, 2021

Praveen was also congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Proud of Praveen Kumar for winning the Silver medal at the Paralympics. This medal is the result of his hard work and unparalleled dedication. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for his future endeavours," tweets PM Narendra Modi

#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics

SILVER MEDAL! Praveen Kumar wins India's 11th medal of the Games. A new Personal Best and an Asian Record to go with it. Only the current world champion better than him. Good stuff from the Indian teenager. 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/E7SBSz2iJX

Proud of Praveen Kumar for winning the Silver medal at the #Paralympics. This medal is the result of his hard work and unparalleled dedication. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for his future endeavours. #Praise4Para

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2021

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) September 3, 2021

India has 2 golds, 6 silvers and 3 bronze medals.