Praveen Kumar is an Indian para-athlete and high jumper, He has claimed a silver medal at the 2020 Paralympics.

Kumar was rejected for admission by the Delhi University because of this disability to play the sport a few years back. However, his mentor did not give in, he contacted higher officials and made sure Kumar gets a chance to prove himself.

Kumar then competed against non-disabled athletes, finished 2nd in trials and bagged a place on Bachelors of Arts course.