Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar becomes the youngest Indian to win a Paralympic medal
By Ankur Singh
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Youngster Praveen Kumar secured silver in the men's high-jump T64 final in Tokyo.
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Praveen leaped a best of 2.07m to win India's fourth high jump medal in Tokyo.
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With this silver, Praveen Kumar also became the youngest Indian to win a Paralympics medal.
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Praveen also achieved a new Asian record before ending second on the podium.
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Praveen's silver is India's third silver in the high jump and 6th silver overall at the Tokyo Paralympics.
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With this, India moves to the 36th position in the medal tally with a total of 11 medals including 2 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze.
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