Competing in the combined T44/T62/T64 final, Solairaj established his dominance early. After opening his campaign with a jump of 6.88m, he produced his record-breaking 7.15m effort on his second attempt. Although he recorded jumps of 6.82m and 6.85m in subsequent rounds and fouled his final two attempts, the early mark proved insurmountable for the rest of the field.
A Dominant Display in Aichi-Nagoya
The victory marks a significant progression for Solairaj, who has consistently raised the bar since his initial gold-medal performance at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games. His latest leap of 7.15m improves upon the previous Asian record of 7.08m, which he set at the 2025 World
The podium was rounded out by Malaysia's Eddy Bernard, who secured the silver medal with 740 Raza points and a best distance of 6.34m in the T44 classification. Japan’s Yuma Tamaki took home the bronze with 726 points, marking a personal-best jump of 6.89m in the T64 category.
Building on a Consistent Career
Solairaj’s success in Japan follows a strong lead-up to the Games. Earlier this year, he demonstrated his form by winning the combined T44/T64 long jump event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a distance of 7.05m. His trajectory has been marked by steady improvement, moving from his 6.80m Asian record in Hangzhou to his current peak of 7.15m.
As an athlete in the T64 classification, which features competitors with lower-limb impairments or below-knee amputations using running prostheses, Solairaj continues to set the standard for the event in Asia. His latest achievement adds another major title to his career tally, further cementing his reputation as a consistent performer on the international stage.
