Nitesh Kumar Secures Medal in SL3 at Paralympics

Nitesh Kumar, who lost his leg in a train accident at age 15, secured a medal for India in the men's singles SL3 category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. He defeated Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in a commanding semifinal match, ensuring at least a silver medal. Nitesh will compete against Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final. Despite his severe lower limb disability, Nitesh has shown remarkable resilience and skill, drawing inspiration from para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and cricketer Virat Kohli. His achievements include multiple international medals and a transformative journey from despair to athletic success. The final match promises to be highly competitive, with both finalists undefeated so far in the tournament.