India's medal-tally continued to rise up on Tuesday (August 31) in the Tokyo Paralympics as Mariyappan Thangavelu won the silver medal in the men's high jump T42/T63 class.

Tokyo Paralympics: Could've won gold but rain played spoilsport, says Mariyappan Thangavelu after securing silver in high-jump final

India's Mariyappan Thangavelu won the silver medal in the men's high jump T42/T63 class at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Tuesday (August 31). Mariyappan successfully cleared 1.

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Indian para-athletes are set to begin their Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 campaign, which is scheduled to be held from August 24 till September 5. India will be fielding its biggest ever contingent to Paralympic Games as a total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will aim for a podium finish.

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Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged everyone to keep supporting the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes, who are set to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020.

India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Sachin Tendulkar urges everyone to cheer for Indian contingent

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has wished the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes representing India at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, which will kick off from Tuesday (August 24).

Tokyo Paralympics: Virat Kohli sends best wishes to Indian contingent, says 'cheering for each one of you'

India's sports ministry announced a cash prize of Rs 75 lakh for?Mariyappan Thangavelu and Rs 30 lakh for?Varun Singh Bhati

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