Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 19 -- India's two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched gold in the men's T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the event with a best effort of 7.11m in his first international appearance in the discipline.

Nishad, who primarily competes in the high jump, produced a dominant performance to secure India's second gold medal at the Games. His compatriot Ravi Karthik Budigina added to the medal tally by winning silver in the men's 100m freestyle S13 swimming event.

Nishad began the long jump final with an effort of 6.95m before improving to 7.09m in his second attempt. He then registered 7.11m in the third round to take control of the competition.

After a foul in his fourth attemp...