Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar honoured with Padma Shri

May 25, 2026

Paralympic gold medallist high jumper Praveen Kumar was conferred with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday in New Delhi.

High Jumper Tejaswin Shankar included in player's list of CWG 2022

Jul 06, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 6 : The Athletics of India (AFI) on Tuesday included the name of high jumper Tejaswin Shankar after another athlete...

Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar to receive Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25

May 17, 2026

The world No. 1 para high jumper is being recognised for his outstanding contribution to sports after a remarkable rise in international para athletics.

High-jumper Sahana Kumari asks daughter Pavana to focus on senior events

May 04, 2024

Pavana Nagaraj, daughter of women's National High Jump record holder Sahana Kumari and 2010 National Inter-State men's 100m champion BG Nagaraj, won the Asian...

Khelo India Para Games will be great platform to earn recognition: Para High-Jumper Nishad Kumar

Dec 01, 2023

Indian Paralympian and high jumper Nishad Kumar hailed the efforts of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to host the first-ever Khelo India...

High jumper Praveen Kumar sets sight on gold at World Para Athletics Championships

Sep 12, 2025

Praveen, who competes in the T64 high jump category, has built one of the most inspiring careers in Indian para athletics. He announced himself...