Viral fever, vomiting: How Praveen Kumar fought back to win Asian Para Games gold

Times of India Sports · 22/10/2026, 6:57:21 am

Praveen Kumar won the men’s high jump T44/64 gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Japan. He accomplished this while dealing with a hip injury and battling fever, cold, and cough. Despite these challenges, he cleared 2.05m, setting a new Games record. His previous record was 1.95m in the T44 category. Praveen aims to defend his Paralympic title at the next Los Angeles Games.