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Inspiring! Mason's Daughter Wins Silver at Asian U-20 Championship
In an inspiring story, Pooja, coming from a modest background and with no previous sports experience, bagged a Silver Medal, at the high jump event at Asian U-20. She trained with her coach Balwant Patra, in the most difficult situations, with limited access of equipment. Pooja's journey is a testimony to her sheer determination and the unwavering support of her mentor and family. Her achievement is an encouragement to others.
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India's High Jumper Praveen Kumar Bags Silver At Tokyo Paralympics
At the Tokyo Paralympics, India's Praveen Kumar has won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event for the country on September 3. Kumar, who has a leg amputation and uses prosthetics to compete in a standing position, also broke the Asian record with a 2.07m jump at the event. In the competition, Great Britain's Jonathan Broom-Edwards and Poland's Maciej Lepiato won gold and bronze, respectively.
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