Nimisha Suresh Chakkungalparambil (born 3 May 1995) is an Indian para-athlete from Kerala.[1] She competes in the women's T47 long jump event. and women's T47 long jump events. She was selected for the Indian team that took part in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games.[2] She won the T47 long jump gold medal on 25 October 2023.[3][4][5][6]
Nimisha trained at the Sports Authority of India Centre of Excellence at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.[7]
In February 2021, she won long jump F46/47 gold in the 2nd Fazza International World Para Athletics Grand Prix at Dubai clearing 5.25m.[7] The Grand Prix was her first international event.[8]
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2022 Hangzhou | Long jump T47 |
References
edit- ^ "Nimisha Chakkungalparambil Suresh - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Asian Para Games 2022: A Complete List Of All Indian Athletes Representing The Nation At The Para Games". News18. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Livemint (25 October 2023). "Asian Para Games 2023 medals tally: Full list of winners from India". mint. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ PTI (26 October 2023). "Record-Breaking Sumit Antil Leads Way As India Bags 30 Medals, Including Six Gold". www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Hoover, Mark (27 October 2023). "India Edge Closer To 100 Medals On Day Five". www.mykhel.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Asian Para Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record, leads India's 30-medal haul on Day 3". The Times of India. 25 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Keralite Nimisha, Devender win gold at World Para Athletics GP". OnManorama. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ PTI (11 February 2021). "World Para Athletics Grand Prix: Devender, Nimisha win gold on opening day". Sportstar. Retrieved 1 November 2023.