Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Felicitates Tokyo Paralympics silver Medalist Nishad Kumar

New Delhi: Events are getting over in Tokyo Paralympics. Indian Medal winners are now coming back home. Silver medalist in High Jump event Nishad Kumar came back with unbelievable joy and happiness. Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur felicitated Nishad Kumar. MoS Nisith Pramanik also graced the event. Nishad, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, won the silver with a jump of 2.06m in the Men’s High Jump T47 category at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Speaking at the event, Shri. Thakur said, "India is ecstatic at the brilliant performance of our Paralympians. India has won its highest-ever medal tally ever! We sent out the biggest contingent this year. The unflinching support of our PM Shri Narendra Modi ji towards sports has indeed motivated our athletes to give their best and I congratulate Nishad on his success. Nishad has shown that with perseverance success can be attained at the highest level. The government will continue to support India’s Paralympians with facilities and funding so that they may continue to excel internationally. I have an additional reason to be thrilled by Nishad’s success as he hails from my own state of Himachal Pradesh.”

MoS for YAS Nisith Pramanik said that from the age of 8 years itself, Nishad has fought very difficult circumstances and has today won a medal in the Olympics. His life's story can inspire all of us and teach us the lesson that despite hurdles if we want, we can achieve our dreams. I congratulate Nishad on this feat. Our Prime Minister has extended his constant support to our para-athletes, calling them up before and during the games and our Honourable Sports Minister has personally monitored the requirements of athletes, both of which have given them the strength and motivation to perform at the World's highest sporting stage.