Nishad Kumar won the men’s T47 long jump gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 19 October 2026. His best jump measured 7.11 metres, and the medal was India’s second gold at the Games.
Men’s T47 Long Jump Results
Kumar secured first place with a 7.11-metre jump. Uzbekistan’s Omadbek Khasanov won silver with 6.99 metres, while Sri Lanka’s Mohammadu Safran claimed bronze with 6.55 metres. The result marked Kumar’s debut in a major long jump competition; he is primarily known for competing in the high jump.
T47 Classification in Para Athletics
T47 is a track-and-field sport class used in events for athletes with an eligible impairment affecting one or both arms. The “T” designation refers to track events and jumping events, while “F” is used for field events such as throws. World Para Athletics sets classification rules to group athletes according to the impact of an impairment on performance. Para-athletes may compete in multiple disciplines when they meet the eligibility and classification requirements for each event.
Asian Para Games and Nishad Kumar
The Asian Para Games are a multi-sport competition for athletes with disabilities from Asian countries and regions. The 2026 edition is being held in Aichi-Nagoya from 18 to 24 October. Kumar is a two-time Paralympic silver medallist in the men’s high jump T47 category, having earned silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Important Facts for Exams
- The 2026 Asian Para Games are scheduled from 18 to 24 October in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Nishad Kumar’s winning T47 long jump measured 7.11 metres.
- Omadbek Khasanov of Uzbekistan won silver, and Mohammadu Safran of Sri Lanka won bronze in the event.
- Nishad Kumar has won two Paralympic silver medals in the high jump T47 category.
The Asian Para Games bring together para-athletes from across Asia in multiple sports. Kumar’s 2026 gold came in long jump, a discipline distinct from his Paralympic high jump event.
