Jumped right into our hearts: Reactions to Nishad Kumar’s high-jump silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal with an Asian record to win India’s second medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

The 21-year-old is the world No 3 in this category and finished with a best jump of 2.06m, matching his personal best and Asian record.

He bagged India’s first medal in athletics at the 2022 Paralympics.

Nishad had won a gold medal in the men’s high jump T46/47 event at the Fazza World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai earlier this year. He began competing in para athletics in 2009.

Here are some top reactions to his medal.

More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him. #Paralympics

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2021

Congratulations to Bhavina Patel and Nishad Kumar on winning silver medals at the Tokyo2020 Paralympics and giving the country a wonderful #NationalSportsDay gift 🇮🇳🇮🇳 @ParalympicIndia pic.twitter.com/nouhKM6B2Z

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) August 29, 2021

#NishadKumar jumps 2.06m in Men’s High Jump T47 Final bagging Silver🥈 medal; Wins India’s 🇮🇳 second medal of the day; Brings home First Athletics medal in #ParalympicsTokyo2020

#Paralympics pic.twitter.com/6OFpERAGJX

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 29, 2021

Another #Silver for India on National Sports Day.

Congratulations to Nishad Kumar for the stellar performance. You’ve done…

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