Paralympic Gold Medallist Praveen Kumar to Receive Padma Shri Award
High jumper Praveen Kumar will be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award on May 25.
Source: GNews Padma AwardsParalympic high jumper Praveen Kumar is set to receive the Padma Shri award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25. This recognition comes after his outstanding performance at the Tokyo Paralympics, where he secured a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event. The Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian award, acknowledging distinguished service in various fields. Kumar's achievement highlights the growing recognition for para-athletes in India and inspires many aspiring sportspersons with disabilities.
- Praveen Kumar won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
- He will receive the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
- The T64 classification is for athletes with limb deficiency, leg length difference, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement in the legs, and who compete with prosthetics in a standing position.
The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded for distinguished service in any field.
Praveen Kumar is an Indian para-athlete specializing in high jump. He won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in the T64 category.
The 2020 Summer Paralympics were an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee, held in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
Exams often test on major awards received by prominent sportspersons, especially those who have achieved international recognition like Olympic/Paralympic medals. Focus on the award name, the recipient, and their specific achievement.
Remember 'Praveen' for 'Padma Shri' and 'Para-athlete'. Both start with 'P' and relate to his achievement.