India’s Praveen Kumar bagged a silver medal at the men’s high jump in the category of T64 event of the Tokyo Paralympics, know his biography
Paralympic player Praveen Kumar is a Professional Indian athlete who represents his nation in Para sports. Parveen Kumar conquered a silver medal in athletics at the Men’s high jump event in the category of T64 at the Summer Paralympics of the year 2020.
Praveen Kumar Paralympics Biography, Personal Life Story, Disability, High Jump Career
Praveen Kumar was born on 15th May in the year 2003. He hails from Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India. Praveen finished his schooling at the local school of Uttar Pradesh.
18-year-old Parveen Kumar participated in one of his debut Paralympics games recently. The bronze medal was given to the Rio Games champion Maciej Lepiato who hails from Poland, he gave a stunning show by jumping 2.04 meters high.
Kumar participates in the category of T64; it is for the athletes who have problems with leg or amputation. These athletes compete with prosthetics by standing in one position only. His outstanding performance at such a young age was highly remarkable and appreciated by everyone present in Tokyo Para Games.
Praveen Kumar Record
Praveen Kumar settled for a new Asian record with a 2.07-meter high jump. He ended up after Great Britain’s Para-athlete Jonathan Broom Edwards. Edwards notched up this season’s best by jumping 2.10 meters and received the gold medal.
Praveen Kumar Achievements And Awards
Praveen Kumar achieved a silver medal in an event of athletics in the Men’s high jump of the category T64 at the Summer Paralympics of the year 2020. Nationwide Parveen’s success is being celebrated as well as applauded. He also represented India at the Men’s Para-athletics earlier.
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Praveen Kumar’s Net Worth
Praveen Kumar’s net worth is nearly around $1 – $5 million after his first debut at the Paralympics this year and he also receives many cash rewards from different associates. After winning silver at the Para Games, Praveen has become a recipient of a number of cash rewards by the government as well.