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Kapil Kumar Wins Silver in 400‑Meter Freestyle at Asian Para Games

Kapil Kumar, a 26‑year‑old swimmer from India, finished second in the men’s 400‑meter freestyle race.

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Key Points

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Silver medal for Kapil Kumar.

Race distance: 400 meters freestyle.

Winning time: 4 minutes 38.44 seconds.

Event: Asian Para Games for athletes with minor physical differences.

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He recorded a time of 4:38.44, just behind Japan’s Akito Minai who set a new Games record.

The race was part of the Asian Para Games, which features athletes with minor physical impairments.

Swimmers in this classification have small challenges such as limited leg strength or missing foot parts.

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4 words

freestyle

a swimming style where the swimmer moves face down using alternating arm strokes and flutter kicks

para games

an international sports competition for athletes who have physical differences

impairments

physical conditions that make movement a bit harder, like a weak leg or missing foot

classification

grouping of athletes based on the level of their physical differences

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