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    Paris Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins gold in Men's High Jump T64 with Asian Record
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    Paris Paralympics: Praveen Kumar Wins Gold In Men's High Jump T64 With Asian Record

    By IANS News September 06, 2024 • 17:16 PM View: 856
    World Para Athletics Junior Championship: India's Praveen Kumar won the gold medal in the Men's High Jump T64 with an Asian Record effort of 2.08 metres at the ongoing Paralympics Games here on Friday. The 21-year-old added a sixth gold to India's tally to take the overall count to 26, which includes nine silver and 11 bronze medals.

    Praveen, who won silver in his Paralympics debut in Tokyo three years ago, not only bagged his second consecutive medal but also set the Asian Record in the process. USA's Derek Loccident claimed silver while Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov clinched bronze with efforts of 2.06m (Paralympic Record) and 2.03m (personal best) respectively.

    Praveen started his campaign in the final with an effort of 1.89m after skipping previous attempts of 1.80m and 1.85m respectively. The Indian para-athlete went on to clear all his efforts in one take till 2.08m before failing to clear the 2.10m in three attempts. However, that didn't hamper his medal colour as he finished at the top.

    TAGS Praveen Kumar High Jump T64 Asian Record Paralympic Games Paralympics Games Derek Loccident Temurbek Giyazov Paralympic Record Uttar Pradesh Satyapal Singh Asian Para Games World Para Athletics Junior Championship World Para
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