India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold

October 22, 2026 7:10 PM

India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold

India delivered a spectacular performance in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, achieving a podium sweep by securing all three medals. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal, while Varun Bhati secured silver and Rahul bagged bronze. Shailesh registered an outstanding jump of 1.89 metres to win the gold, while Varun secured silver with a jump of 1.84 metres. Rahul completed India’s clean sweep with a personal-best performance of 1.81 metres. India replicated their 2022 podium sweep in the Men...

Asian Para Games: Anjanaben Bumbadiya, Jayanti Nehra clinch gold, silver in women’s 400m T47

October 22, 2026 4:05 PM

Asian Para Games: Anjanaben Bumbadiya, Jayanti Nehra clinch gold, silver in women’s 400m T47

Indian para-athletes Anjanaben Bumbadiya and Jayanti Nehra secured gold and silver medals, respectively, in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday, delivering a double podium finish for India. Competing at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Anjanaben claimed gold with a time of 59.97 seconds, earning 848 Raza points. Jayanti finished second in 1 minute 0.65 seconds, securing silver with 815 Raza points. Thailand's Sasirawan Inthachot took bron...