The High Jumper Who Made India Stand Tall at World Championships Will Be Honoured with Padma Shri

Praveen Kumar, world No. 1 para high jumper and Paralympic gold medallist, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to sports.

Born with a physical disability, he rose through determination and scientific training to become one of India’s most successful para-athletes, winning medals at the Paralympic Games, World Championships, and Asian Para Games, while setting multiple Asian records.

His achievements have broken barriers between para and able-bodied athletics and continue to inspire young athletes across the country.

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