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Tokyo Paralympics

Watch: Praveen Kumar’s effort that won him a high jump silver medal at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

The Indian teen finished on the podium ahead of the Rio 2016 champion and behind only the reigning world champion.

Scroll Staff
Sep 03, 2021 · 12:53 pm
Watch: Praveen Kumar’s effort that won him a high jump silver medal at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
India's Praveen Kumar | Screengrab/ Paralympic Games

Going to the stadium was out of the question during Pandemic, so #Silver medalist at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics Praveen KUMAR decided to dig a small pit and filled it with soft mud to reduce the impact on his knees on landing. #Athletics pic.twitter.com/0T8vVA7PiZ

— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) September 3, 2021
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