Navdeep Singh, an Indian athlete, has secured a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This upgrade comes after the initial gold medalist, Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah, was disqualified. Beit Sayah had set a new Paralympic Record with a throw of 47.64 meters, while Navdeep finished second with a throw of 47.32 meters. However, Beit Sayah was later disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the International Paralympic Committee’s code of conduct, which addresses “unsporting or improper conduct.” The F41 category is specifically for athletes with short stature. This upgraded gold medal further contributes to India’s impressive performance at the ongoing Paralympics, where they have already secured 29 medals: seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze.
Indian Javelin Thrower Navdeep Singh Wins Upgraded Silver at Paris Paralympics
