Una, September 12 - Star para athlete Nishad Kumar, who brought pride to the country by winning a silver medal in the Paris Paralympics, was given a grand welcome on his arrival in his home district Una on Friday. On behalf of the district administration, District Sports and Youth Services Officer Uttam Dod welcomed him at the Indira Gandhi Sports Stadium campus.
Nishad Kumar was accompanied by his father Rashpal Singh, mother Pushpa Devi, sister Rama Devi and coach Nadeem Ahmed.
25-year-old Nishad Kumar is a resident of Badaun village in Andaura Gram Panchayat of Amb tehsil of Una district.
On this occasion, Nishad said that he is happy to have won a silver medal for the state in the Paralympics for the second consecutive time. He thanked everyone for their support and prayers. Nishad said that he had left no stone unturned in his preparations. He will continue to prepare with full hard work in the future as well.
Nishad Kumar's historic achievement at Paris Paralympics
It is noteworthy that Nishad Kumar has won a silver medal in the high jump (T-47) event in the recently held Paralympic Games in Paris. This is his remarkable achievement of winning a silver medal in the second consecutive Paralympic event. In the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics too, he made the country proud by winning a silver medal in the same event.
Let us tell you, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu while congratulating him again said, 'Nishad Kumar has brought pride to Himachal Pradesh and the country. His hard work and dedication has proved that no challenge is big. His achievement is an inspiration for the youth of the state. The state government is always ready for the development of sports and will provide all possible assistance to the players so that they can bring glory to the country at the international level.'
At the same time, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri congratulated Nishad Kumar again and expressed happiness over his success and said, 'This victory of Nishad teaches us that if there is determination and confidence in the mind, then no obstacle is big. Nishad has made the whole country proud with his performance. His success will inspire the youth to move forward towards their goals even in difficult circumstances.'
Expressing pride over this unique achievement of Nishad Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Una, Jatin Lal said, 'Nishad has made every Una resident proud with his performance. His achievement will help the youth understand the importance of hard work and dedication and will motivate them to move towards their goals.'