Paralympic Gold Medalist Praveen Kumar to Receive Padma Shri Award
Praveen Kumar, a high jumper, will be honored with India's fourth-highest civilian award.
Source: GNews Padma AwardsParalympic gold medalist Praveen Kumar is set to be awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors. Kumar, a high jumper, achieved a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in the T64 high jump category. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to sports and brings attention to the achievements of para-athletes in India. The Padma Awards are announced annually on Republic Day and are conferred by the President of India.
- Praveen Kumar won a silver medal in the T64 high jump event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
- The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan.
- Padma Awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day (January 26).
- The awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- These awards recognize distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in various fields of activities.
The fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, awarded for distinguished contribution in various fields like arts, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
An Indian para-athlete specializing in high jump. He won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo in the T64 high jump event.
Major international multi-sport events for athletes with physical disabilities. They are governed by the International Paralympic Committee and are held after every Olympic Games.
Exams often test on major sports awards, names of awardees, and the significance/hierarchy of national civilian honors like the Padma Awards.
Remember 'Praveen' for 'Padma Shri' and 'Para-athlete'. Both start with 'P' and relate to his achievement.