NEW DELHI: Amid the jaw-dropping landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, renowned for its tourist havens, emerges the inspiring tale of Nishad Kumar. Hailing from the serene Badaun village in the Una district, Kumar has his roots deeply embedded in the agricultural tapestry of the region.
Kumar’s journey, marked by early days tending to family fields, took an unexpected turn at the tender age of six when his hand became ensnared in a fodder-cutting machine, leading to the amputation of his arm. Despite these challenges, Kumar went on to etch his name in the history books of Indian sports.
At the recent 4th Asian Para Games, Nishad Kumar became a beacon of triumph for India, claiming the gold medal in the Men’s High Jump T47 category—a classification for athletes with a unilateral upper limb impairment. Soaring over the bar at 2.02m, he not only secured victory but also set a record in the Asian Para Games.
