India, Oct. 20 -- Nishad Kumar added another memorable chapter to his Asian Para Games journey on Tuesday, clinching his second gold medal of the 2026 edition with a record-breaking performance in the men's high jump T47 event. The Indian athlete cleared 2.04 metres to claim the top spot and establish a new Games record, following his gold-medal triumph in the men's long jump T47 competition on Monday. His back-to-back victories have made him the third Indian to win two gold medals at a single edition of the Asian Para Games.

Nishad's achievement puts him alongside Indian para-athletes Ankur Dhama and Sheetal Devi, who each secured two gold medals at the previous edition in Hangzhou, China. Dhama won titles in the men's 5,000m and 1,500m...