India’s President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday, September 3, congratulated Praveen Kumar for winning the silver medal in high jump at the Tokyo Paralympics, saying that his impressive performance will inspire all budding athletes.

Sharing a message on Twitter, President said, "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!,"

Competing in his debut Paralympics, Kumar (18) set a new Asian record with a 2.07-metre jump to finish behind Great Britain's Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who notched up his season's best of 2.10 metre for the gold.

Earlier,  PM Modi also greeted Praveen Kumar: "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." Former Sports Minister and current Union Minister for Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju also congratulated Praveen Kumar on winning the silver medal. The Minster wrote: "Congratulations to Praveen Kumar on winning the silver medal in the Men's High Jump T64 final with a jump of 2.07 m, creating a new Asian Record. This is India's 11th medal at the Tokyo2020 Paralympics.,"

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