Shailesh Kumar wins Men's High Jump T42/T63 gold with a Games Record at the Asian Para Games
23 October 2026
Shailesh Kumar won the gold medal in the Men's High Jump T42/T63 event at the Asian Para Games 2026.
He set a new Games Record in the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on a magnificent performance.
The Prime Minister said the jump reflects Shailesh Kumar's talent, consistency and dedication, and that India is proud of him.
Event:
Men's High Jump T42/T63
Medal:
Gold
Record:
New Games Record
Why it matters for exams: Medal winners and their exact events and classification categories at the Asian Para Games are asked directly in sports current affairs.
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In plain words
T63 Track class 63 — A para athletics classification for athletes with a single above-knee limb deficiency.