{"id":1408,"date":"2024-09-07T17:06:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.in\/ENews\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2024-09-07T17:06:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T17:06:03","slug":"sharad-kumar-wins-silver-in-mens-high-jump-t63-at-paris-paralympics-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=1408","title":{"rendered":"Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New Delhi:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s Sharad Kumar clinched the silver medal in the Men\u2019s High Jump T63 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, adding another accolade to his illustrious career. This achievement further cements his status as one of India\u2019s leading para-athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Born on March 1, 1992, in Motipur, Bihar, Sharad Kumar faced significant challenges early in life due to polio. Despite being initially sidelined from sports activities, Kumar\u2019s determination to overcome these obstacles drove him towards high jump, inspired by his brother\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Kumar\u2019s athletic journey began with a gold medal at the 6th Junior National Para-Athletics Championship in 2009, leading to international recognition with his debut at the 2010 Asian Para Games. His notable achievements include a bronze at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, multiple silver medals at the World Para Athletics Championships, and golds at the Asian Para Games and Malaysia Open Para Athletics Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The support from the Indian government, including financial assistance, expert coaching, and facilities like the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, has been pivotal in Kumar\u2019s success. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has also played a crucial role in providing him with the resources needed for high-level competition.<\/p>\n<p>Sharad Kumar\u2019s journey from battling health issues to standing on the Paralympic podium is a testament to his resilience and dedication. His continued success and inspiring story serve as a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes across the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024. &nbsp; New Delhi: &nbsp; India\u2019s Sharad Kumar clinched the silver medal in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=1408><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3],"tags":[522],"class_list":["post-1408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india-news","category-latest-news","tag-sharad-kumar-wins-silver-in-mens-high-jump-t63-at-paris-paralympics-2024"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=1408\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sharad Kumar Wins Silver in Men\u2019s High Jump T63 at Paris Paralympics 2024. &nbsp; 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