Sharad Kumar
Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper and a former world no. 1
Motivates through personal triumph and inspirational life experiences.
Mahima Joshi
ManufacturingWatch Sharad Kumar Deliver Impactful Motivational Sessions
delhi ncr
english, hindi
5+ years
About Sharad Kumar
Sharad Kumar is an Indian Paralympic high jumper, former world No. 1 and a two-time Paralympic medallist, with bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024 in the men’s T63 high jump. He is an Arjuna awardee. Companies can book Sharad Kumar through engage4more for keynotes and fireside conversations in English or Hindi, in person or virtually.
Born in Motipur, Muzaffarpur in Bihar, Sharad lost the use of his left leg to paralysis at the age of two. He studied at St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling, before earning degrees in political science from Kirori Mal College and international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He made his international debut at the 2010 Asian Para Games and, aged 19, became world No. 1 in 2012, a journey that places him among India’s most inspiring disability inclusion speakers.
He won Asian Para Games gold in 2014 and again in 2018, setting a Games and Asian record of 1.90m in Jakarta, and took silver at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London. After finishing sixth at Rio 2016, he came back from a serious knee injury to win bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024, making him one of the most respected Paralympians on the speaking circuit. In 2026 he continues to champion para-sport at outreach events.
His talks cover overcoming adversity, resilience after setbacks, goal-setting, sustained high performance and workplace inclusion, and his ease in Hindi makes him a strong pick among Hindi motivational speakers. engage4more designs his sessions using our STRIVE approach, so every talk ends with practical takeaways, ideal for DEI programmes, leadership offsites and town halls. Backed by engage4more’s experience of coordinating 5,000+ corporate events across India, explore our full motivational speakers directory to build a complete lineup.
Sharad Kumar is an Indian Paralympic high jumper, former world No. 1 and a two-time Paralympic medallist, with bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024 in the men’s T63 high jump. He is an Arjuna awardee. Companies can book Sharad Kumar through engage4more for keynotes and fireside conversations in English or Hindi, in person or virtually.
Born in Motipur, Muzaffarpur in Bihar, Sharad lost the use of his left leg to paralysis at the age of two. He studied at St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling, before earning degrees in political science from Kirori Mal College and international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He made his international debut at the 2010 Asian Para Games and, aged 19, became world No. 1 in 2012, a journey that places him among India’s most inspiring disability inclusion speakers.
He won Asian Para Games gold in 2014 and again in 2018, setting a Games and Asian record of 1.90m in Jakarta, and took silver at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London. After finishing sixth at Rio 2016, he came back from a serious knee injury to win bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024, making him one of the most respected Paralympians on the speaking circuit. In 2026 he continues to champion para-sport at outreach events.
His talks cover overcoming adversity, resilience after setbacks, goal-setting, sustained high performance and workplace inclusion, and his ease in Hindi makes him a strong pick among Hindi motivational speakers. engage4more designs his sessions using our STRIVE approach, so every talk ends with practical takeaways, ideal for DEI programmes, leadership offsites and town halls. Backed by engage4more’s experience of coordinating 5,000+ corporate events across India, explore our full motivational speakers directory to build a complete lineup.
Book Sharad Kumar Now
Fill out the details and our team will get back to you soon.
Contact booking manager to hire Sharad Kumar for the event at +91-8044186906 | activities@engage4more.com
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.
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 ?
Snapshots of Sharad Kumar
Showcasing some prominent images and videos of Sharad Kumar including our previous events and other endeavors.
Sharad Kumar
Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper and a former world no. 1
Similar Motivational speakers who we think are best for you
Below are the Motivational speakers booked by the organizations who have booked Sharad Kumar in the past.
FAQs
Sharad Kumar is an Indian para high jumper who won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and silver at Paris 2024. engage4more lists his speaker profile and facilitates booking enquiries.
Sharad Kumar competes in the T63 high jump classification in para athletics. engage4more lists him for talks on resilience, discipline and disability inclusion. Booking enquiries are always welcome.
Sharad Kumar won Paralympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024 in the high jump, along with Asian Para Games and world championship medals. engage4more lists his profile.
Yes. This engage4more profile is for Sharad Kumar, the Paralympic high jumper. The name is shared by other people, so check the profile details when enquiring about speaking engagements.
Sharad Kumar speaks on overcoming adversity, disability inclusion, resilience after setbacks, goal-setting and high performance. engage4more can help shape his talk for your audience. Sessions can be tailored to your audience, goals and preferred format.
Yes. engage4more lists Sharad Kumar for DEI programmes and International Day of Persons with Disabilities events, where he helps organisations think about accessibility and ability-first inclusion. Sessions can be tailored to your audience, goals and preferred format.
Other Paralympians listed on engage4more include Manish Narwal, Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat and Nishad Kumar, each available for talks on resilience and inclusion, subject to availability.
Sharad Kumar's appearances are subject to availability through engage4more. As an active athlete, availability depends on training and competition schedules, so early enquiries help. Virtual sessions can also be explored.
Subject to availability, engage4more can explore virtual keynotes and webinars with Sharad Kumar for distributed teams and online events. Share your platform and time zone when enquiring. Sessions can be tailored to your audience, goals and preferred format.
For speaking bookings, contact engage4more at activities@engage4more.com or +91-8044186906. engage4more lists Sharad Kumar's speaker profile and facilitates booking enquiries, but does not share personal contact details. Share your event date, city and format to speed things up.
Sharad Kumar's speaking fees depend on event location, session duration, format and travel. engage4more does not publish fixed fees; for a customised quote, contact engage4more at activities@engage4more.com or +91-8044186906. Sharing your date and city speeds up the quote.
Share your event date, city, audience size and theme on engage4more's website. engage4more lists Sharad Kumar's speaker profile and facilitates booking enquiries; you can also reach the team at activities@engage4more.com or +91-8044186906.
Disclaimer
Please read the following terms carefully.
1. Nature of the Platform
2. No Claim of Representation
3. Ownership of Names, Images, and Trademarks
4. Our Role as a Booking Facilitator
5. About Our Booking Managers
Contact booking manager to hire [Artist Name] for the event at +91-8044186906 | activities@engage4more.com