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Sharad Kumar

Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper and a former world no. 1
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delhi ncr

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english, hindi

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

5+ years

About Sharad Kumar

Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper and a former world no. 1. He made his International debut at the 2010 Asian Para Games. At the 2014 Asian Para Games, he won the gold medal in the high jump (T42), breaking a 12-year Asian Games record, and reclaimed the world no. 1 position. Kumar participated in the 2016 Summer Paralympics finishing sixth. He won Silver in 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships. He is supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme.

Achievements

Sharad made his international debut in 2010 at the Asian Para Games in Guangzhou. In January 2012, he jumped 1.64m, thus qualifying for the 2012 Paralympics. In April 2012, with a jump of 1.75m at the Malaysian Open Para athletics championship, he became world no. 1 at the age of 19. He made his comeback in the 2014 Para Asian Games, where he won gold by clearing 1.80m, breaking a 12-year Asian Games record and also regaining the world no. 1 spot. He won Silver in 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships with a jump of 1.84m. He won Gold Medal in 2018 Para Asían Games Jakarta setting a new Game Record and Continental Record by jumping 1.90m.

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Why Sharad Kumar?

You must hire Sharad Kumar as a motivational speaker for messaging of determination, positivity, commitment and achieving your ambitions despite extreme challenges.

Career Highlights and Achievements of Sharad Kumar

International Debut

Made his international debut at the Asian Para Games in Guangzhou, marking the beginning of his para-athletics journey.

Qualified for Paralympics

Achieved a jump of 1.64m, securing qualification for the 2012 London Paralympics.

World No. 1 at 19

Became world no. 1 after a 1.75m jump at the Malaysian Open Para Athletics Championship.

Asian Games Gold & Record

Won gold at the 2014 Para Asian Games by clearing 1.80m, breaking a 12-year record and regaining the world no. 1 spot.

World Championships Silver

Secured silver at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships with a strong jump of 1.84m.

Asian Games Gold & Record

Clinched gold at the 2018 Para Asian Games in Jakarta, setting both a Games Record and Continental Record with a 1.90m jump.

Arjuna award

Conferred the prestigious Arjuna award by the Government of India for his excellence in para-athletics.

Paralympic Bronze Medalist

Won a bronze medal in high jump at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, showcasing resilience after overcoming injury challenges.

Asian Record Holder

Holder of multiple Asian records in high jump across major championships, cementing his legacy in para-sports.

Inspirational Comeback

Overcame serious knee injury and surgery to make a remarkable comeback, continuing to inspire para-athletes worldwide.

Why Sharad Kumar ?

Book Sharad Kumar through engage4more to hear from a high jumper who won Paralympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024. His consistency across two Games shows what focus, preparation and belief can achieve, inspiring teams to raise the bar and keep improving year after year. His calm confidence makes every session both inspiring and practical.
Affected by paralysis in his left leg as a young child in Bihar, Sharad Kumar refused to let limitations define him. His journey to the Paralympic podium inspires audiences to overcome obstacles. Contact engage4more for availability, fees and a session tailored to your audience and goals. His honesty about early struggles makes his success story deeply relatable for everyone.
Sharad Kumar won high jump gold at the 2014 and 2018 Asian Para Games, establishing himself as a continental leader in his event. He shares lessons on sustained excellence and competitive mindset. Book Sharad Kumar via engage4more for sales kick-offs, leadership forums and performance-focused events. Teams gain practical insight into staying competitive and hungry after early success.
Educated at St Paul's School in Darjeeling, Kirori Mal College and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Sharad Kumar pairs sporting grit with articulate insight. His talks are thoughtful as well as motivating. Enquire with engage4more to add his well-rounded perspective to your campus or corporate event. Students and young professionals especially value his balanced view of education and sport.
Sharad Kumar helps organisations see disability through the lens of ability, resilience and potential. His sessions support DEI goals with real stories rather than abstract policy. Book him through engage4more for inclusion summits, disability awareness days and leadership programmes focused on building accessible, empathetic teams. Participants leave with a clearer, more empathetic understanding of inclusion at work.
engage4more makes hiring Sharad Kumar straightforward, from checking his availability to sharing a transparent quote and coordinating event logistics. Our team aligns his talk with your theme and audience. Submit an enquiry today to book Sharad Kumar for your corporate, campus or community event. Expect prompt replies, clear pricing and complete support from enquiry to event day.

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Sharad Kumar

Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper and a former world no. 1

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FAQs

Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper from Bihar who won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and silver at Paris 2024, and organisations can book his talks through engage4more. He competes in the T63 category.
Sharad Kumar, whom you can book via engage4more, won Paralympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024 in the high jump T63, plus Asian Para Games gold medals in 2014 and 2018 and World Championships medals.
Sharad Kumar, bookable through engage4more, was affected by paralysis in his left leg as a young child in Bihar. He took up high jump at school in Darjeeling and went on to win medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games.
To book Sharad Kumar, share your event date, city, audience and theme with engage4more through the enquiry form, phone or email. The team checks his availability, shares a quote and helps shape the talk for your audience.
Sharad Kumar, available through engage4more, speaks on overcoming adversity, disability inclusion, resilience after setbacks, goal-setting, discipline and high performance. His talks draw on his journey from childhood paralysis to becoming a two-time Paralympic medallist.
Yes, Sharad Kumar studied at St Paul's School, Darjeeling, and later at Kirori Mal College and Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. Book him through engage4more for talks that combine sporting grit with thoughtful, articulate insight.
Yes, Sharad Kumar can be booked through engage4more for DEI programmes and International Day of Persons with Disabilities events. He helps organisations understand disability, accessibility and ability-first thinking, inspiring more inclusive workplaces and campuses.
Sharad Kumar's fees depend on the event format, duration, location and audience size. Contact engage4more with your requirements to receive a transparent, customised quote for booking him at your corporate, campus or community event.
Hire Sharad Kumar through engage4more for DEI summits, sports-themed offsites, sales kick-offs, youth and campus events, Independence Day celebrations and leadership conferences. His Paralympic journey resonates with any audience facing big challenges and ambitious goals.
Booking Sharad Kumar through engage4more gives you one point of contact for availability, transparent pricing, briefing and event coordination. engage4more facilitates bookings with verified Paralympic and sports speakers for corporate and institutional events across India.
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