Navdeep Singh's Gold Triumph at Paris Paralympics

Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified during the men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics. This historic win marks India's first-ever gold in the event. Navdeep's 47.32m throw shattered records, showcasing his resilience and determination.

India's Navdeep Singh clinched a historic gold medal in the men's javelin throw F41 category at the Paris Paralympics after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for displaying an objectionable flag. Navdeep's 47.32-meter throw, a personal and Paralympic best, initially earned him a silver, but was later upgraded.

The 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games, and this triumph marks India's first-ever gold in this category. Navdeep outperformed world record holder Sun Pengxiang from China, whose best throw was 44.72 meters, ultimately securing a silver.

Despite starting with a foul, Navdeep's subsequent monstrous throw electrified the stadium, propelling him to the top. The disqualification of Sadegh, who had temporarily led with a record 47.64-meter throw, elevated Navdeep to the gold podium. Iraq's Nukhailawi Wildan took the bronze with a throw of 40.46 meters.

(With inputs from agencies.)