Sports · 13 March 2026
Shailesh Kumar wins gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi
Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Shailesh Kumar claimed gold in men’s high jump T63 with a best jump of 1.84 m at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi.
- The event marked his 2026 season opener after being reigning world champion.
- More than 200 Indian athletes are competing in the Grand Prix which serves as a key classification event.
- Asian Para Games is the season’s priority target for Indian para-athletes including Shailesh Kumar.