Shutler Nitesh Kumar wins India’s second gold medal in the Paris Paralympics!

Nitesh Kumar has fulfilled his dream by winning the gold medal in the Paralympic Games 2024. This is India’s second gold in Paris Paralympics 2024. Thanks to Nitish’s historic performance, India has taken a huge jump of 8 places in the medal tally. With this, India has reached 22nd position in the medal tally. India has so far won 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals in the games. Para shooter Avani Lekhara won the first gold for India in the Paralympic Games 2024.

Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in men’s SL-3 category in Paralympic Games 2024. He defeated Daniel Bethel of Great Britain. In the exciting contest between Nitish Kumar and Daniel Bethal, there was a tough fight for each point. In the end this match went to Nitish Kumar by 21-14, 18-21, 23-21.

Nitesh lost his leg in an accident at the age of 15

Nitesh Kumar may have dominated the sports world today by winning gold in the Paralympic Games, but very few people know his struggle behind achieving this success. When Nitesh was 15 years old, he lost his leg in a train accident in 2009. He was quite dejected due to lying on the bed.

Nitesh wanted to join navy like father

Nitesh’s father is a Navy officer. Nitesh’s dream was also to wear navy uniform like his father.But an accident broke his dream. But he did not lose. He fought the difficulties. While studying at IIT-Mandi, he got information about para badminton. Then this game became the source of his strength. Today this game has made his name reach every household across the country.

India also won gold in Tokyo Paralympics

With the victory of Nitesh Kumar, the gold medal of SL3 category remained with India. Pramod Bhagat had won the gold of this event in Tokyo Paralympics. Let us tell you that players of SL3 category have serious problems in the lower part of the body. SL3 category matches are played on half-width courts.