"VAN" (Sports Desk - Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - 22.10.2026) :: India delivered a spectacular performance in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, achieving a remarkable podium sweep by securing all three medals. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal with an outstanding jump of 1.89 metres, while Varun Bhati secured silver with a jump of 1.84 metres. Rahul completed India’s clean sweep by winning the bronze medal with a personal-best performance of 1.81 metres. The outstanding achievement highlights India’s growing strength in para athletics and reflects the dedication, perseverance, and competitive spirit of its athletes on the international stage. Final Results – Men’s High Jump T63 * Gold: Shailesh Kumar (India) – 1.89 m * Silver: Varun Bhati (India) – 1.84 m * Bronze: Rahul (India) – 1.81 m (Personal Best) Edwin Jr Enguito of the Philippines and Zaw Min Tun of Myanmar shared fourth place, both recording jumps of 1.60 metres, while Muhammad Nadeem of Pakistan finished sixth with a jump of 1.55 metres.
On Thu, Oct 22, 2026