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    India's Praveen Kumar clinched the silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event, taking the country's haul to 11 at the Tokyo Paralympics. The 18-year-old Kumar, competing in his debut Paralympics, set a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain's Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who notched up his season's best of 2.10m for the gold. The bronze went to Rio Games champion Maciej Lepiato of Poland who produced an effort of 2.04m.

T64 classification is for athletes with a leg amputation, who compete with prosthetics in a standing position.

T44, the disability classification that Kumar has but is eligible to compete in T64, is for athletes with a leg deficiency, leg length difference, impaired muscle power or impaired passive range of movement in the legs.

His impairment, which is congenital, affects the bones that connect his hip to his left leg.

The ongoing Paralympic Games are turning out to be India's best ever and the nation has so far claimed two gold, six silver and three bronze medals.
 

Impressive performance by Praveen Kumar at #Paralympics. Your silver medal in men’s high jump with a new Asian record has brought joy to every sport loving Indian. Your success will inspire all budding athletes. Heartiest congratulations. May you keep on achieving new milestones!

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 3, 2021

Proud of Praveen Kumar for winning the Silver medal at the #Paralympics. This medal is the result of his hard work and unparalleled dedication. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for his future endeavours. #Praise4Para

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2021

Heartiest congratulations to High Jumper Praveen kumar for winning a #Silver medal in Men's High Jump T64 event at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The entire nation is proud of him. His phenomenal performance is an inspiration to many. My best wishes for his future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/sYkyncxg7Q

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 3, 2021

Congratulations: IN Praveen Kumar wins #Silver Medal in Men's High Jump T44/T64, clears a height of 2.07m & an Asian Record @ #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ParaAthletics #Praise4Para @WeThe15 @ianuragthakur @Media_SAI @LICIndiaForever @MyIndianBank @KotakBankLtd @centralbank_in pic.twitter.com/OeMtRJN0SI

— Paralympic India IN #Cheer4India #Praise4Para (@ParalympicIndia) September 3, 2021