Para-athlete Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified in the men's javelin throw F41 final. India has achieved its best-ever return from the Para Games with Navdeep's gold and Simran Sharma's bronze in the women's 200m T12 race. Shot-putter Hokato Sema also secured a bronze in the men's F57 category final with a career-best throw. Fans celebrated the para-athletes' arrival at the Delhi airport with flower showers.
India's Navdeep Singh has won the gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category at the Paris Paralympics after initial winner Sadegh Beit Sayah of Iran was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag. This marks India's first-ever gold in the category and a personal best for Navdeep, who had previously finished fourth at the Tokyo Games. He beat out China's world record holder with a 47.32m throw to claim the top spot.
After initially winning silver, Navdeep Singh was awarded India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category at the Paris Paralympics. This was a result of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah being disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag during the competition. Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, produced a personal best effort of 47.32m to claim the top position.
Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh has been awarded the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F41 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This upgrade comes after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah, who originally won the gold, was disqualified due to a classification issue. Singh, who initially won silver, is now the proud recipient of the gold medal, making India proud once again.
Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh achieved his personal record to secure a gold medal in the men's javelin throw F41 category at the Paris Paralympics. After a strong comeback from a foul in his first attempt, Navdeep registered a career-best throw of 47.32m to bring India its 29th medal at the Games. Although initially awarded the silver, the Indian's medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for breaking the rules. Navdeep's success also boosted India's standing to the 15th position in the medal tally.
After a long wait, India finally clinched a gold medal in the men's Javelin F41 category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, as Navdeep Singh's silver was upgraded to gold due to the disqualification of Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh. In addition, Simran Sharma's bronze in the women's 200m – T12 event brought the country's medal tally to 29, with seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals. This marks a significant achievement for India in the ongoing para-athletics competition.