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  1. www.firstpost.com › sports › paralympics-2024Praveen Kumar: A volleyball lover who made giant strides en ...

    Sep 6, 2024 · India’s Praveen Kumar won gold in the men’s high jump T64 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Friday. With his gold medal, Praveen set a new benchmark for India at the Paralympics, winning India’s sixth gold in Paris, thus surpassing the nation’s tally of five gold medals from Tokyo three years ago.

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  2. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › sports › parisWho is Praveen Kumar? Noida’s para athlete and India’s 6th ...

    Sep 7, 2024 · Praveen Kumar's win in the Men's High Jump - T64 Final at the Paris Paralympics 2024 marks India's sixth gold medal, setting a new national record. The young athlete from Noida surpassed his Tokyo ...

  3. www.sportskeeda.com › summer-olympics › news-whoWho is Praveen Kumar? All you need to know about the Indian ...

    Aug 31, 2024 · Praveen Kumar's career is marked by significant milestones that highlight his determination and skill. At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Praveen won a silver medal in the men's T64 high...

  4. www.timesnownews.com › sports › athleticsIndia's Praveen Kumar Creates History, Smashes Asian Record ...

    Sep 6, 2024 · Praveen began playing sports to counter insecurities that arose from his disability and found a passion for volleyball. His life changed when he took part in a high jump event at an able-bodied athletics competition.This experience exposed him to the vast chances available for athletes with disabilities.

  5. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › sports › tokyoHow volleyball skills aided Praveen Kumar to become a top ...

    Sep 4, 2021 · Tokyo Paralympics News: When in school, Praveen Kumar enjoyed playing volleyball. He was good at the game; his jumps while hitting the smashes were considered impressive. If

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  7. www.msn.com › en-in › sportsMeet Praveen Kumar! The Two-Time Paralympics Medalist ... - MSN

    Praveen Kumar created history in the 2024 Paris Paralympics by winning India's sixth gold medal, ensuring that they have broken the record set for the most top-of-the podium finishes in...

  8. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › sports › parisPraveen Kumar secures India's sixth gold at Paris Paralympics

    Sep 6, 2024 · To combat his insecurity, he turned to sports and discovered a passion for volleyball. However, his life took a pivotal turn when he participated in a high jump event at an able-bodied athletics competition, which exposed him to the possibilities available for athletes with disabilities.

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