Quick Info
| Profession | Para High Jumper |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Jewar, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Praveen Kumar
26/05/2026
Praveen Kumar was conferred with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 26, 2026, for his outstanding contribution to para sports. The 23-year-old Paralympic gold medalist in the T64 high jump category achieved a rare distinction by winning all three major national sports honors (Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri) within just five years[5][6].
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Bio/Wiki
| Praveen Kumar is an Indian para high jumper born with a congenital impairment affecting the bones connecting his hip to his left leg, resulting in limb deficiency and leg length difference (T64 classification)[2][3]. | |
| He is the youngest Indian to win a Paralympic medal and currently holds the world No. 1 ranking in men's high jump T64[1][7]. | |
| Kumar trains at the SAI JLN Stadium in Delhi under the guidance of coach Dr. Satyapal Singh, who helped him transition from the straddle technique to the Fosbury Flop style[2][3]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Local School Noida |
Personal Life
| School | Local School Noida |
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| Residence | Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Amarpal Kumar (Farmer) |
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| Mother | Nirdosh Devi (Farmer) |
Career
| Silver medal in men's high jump T64 at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a jump of 2.07m. | |
| Gold medal in men's high jump T64 at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, breaking the Games record with 2.05m. | |
| Gold medal in men's high jump T64 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics with a Paralympic record jump of 2.08m. | |
| Silver medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland. | |
| Gold medal with Asian record at the 2021 World Para Athletics FAZZA Grand Prix in Dubai. | |
| Bronze medal at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships. | |
| Gold medal in men's high jump T64 at the 2021 World Para Athletics FAZZA Grand Prix in Dubai with an Asian record[1][3]. | |
| Conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2021 for his achievements in para athletics[3]. | |
| Conferred with the Padma Shri in 2026 for distinguished service in sports, making him the youngest Indian para-athlete to receive this honor and completing a rare 'hat-trick' of national sports awards (Arjuna, Khel Ratna, Padma Shri) within five years[5][6]. |
Favourites
| Game | Volleyball |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Praveen Kumar is an Indian Para High Jumper who holds the record as the youngest Indian to win a Paralympic medal. | |
| 2. Even with physical disabilities, Praveen engaged in sports like volleyball in his school years. | |
| 3. Under the guidance of coach Dr. Satyapal Singh, Praveen overcame obstacles transitioning from the straddle to the Fosbury Flop jumping style. | |
| 4. He has earned medals in multiple international Para-Athletics competitions and set new records during his career. | |
| 5. PM Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Praveen Kumar for his accomplishments at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. | |
| 6. Praveen's Paralympic journey began after he found information about the event through a Google search[8]. | |
| 7. He is the reigning Paralympic champion in the high jump T64 category and currently ranked world No. 1[6][7]. |