NEW DELHI: India’s para-athlete Navdeep Singh received gold in a dramatic twist on the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Navdeep’s silver medal within the males’s javelin throw F41 last was upgraded after Iran’s Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified. This victory marks India’s first-ever gold within the males’s javelin F41 class.
Navdeep, a 23-year-old from Haryana, began the competitors with a foul.Nonetheless, he recovered with a throw of 46.39 meters in his second try, inserting him in second place. His third try was a outstanding 47.32 meters, shattering the Paralympic file and placing him within the lead.
Iran’s Sadegh then outdid Navdeep with a throw of 47.64 meters in his fifth try, briefly clinching the gold.
Navdeep, a 23-year-old from Haryana, began the competitors with a foul.Nonetheless, he recovered with a throw of 46.39 meters in his second try, inserting him in second place. His third try was a outstanding 47.32 meters, shattering the Paralympic file and placing him within the lead.
Iran’s Sadegh then outdid Navdeep with a throw of 47.64 meters in his fifth try, briefly clinching the gold.
Nonetheless, Sadegh was disqualified after the competitors had concluded, making Navdeep the gold medalist.
The F41 class is designated for athletes of quick stature, offering a aggressive platform for these para-athletes. Singh’s achievement is a big milestone for India within the Paralympics.
