2024 Paris Paralympics – Bhartiyanews24x7

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Paris Paralympics concluded on Sunday, with the chief organiser, Tony Estanguet, reflecting on the momentous events that unfolded over the past six weeks.The closing ceremony, held at the iconic Stade de France, was attended by approximately 4,400 athletes representing 168 Paralympic delegations from around the world.In his address, Estanguet emphasized the significance of the Games and the Olympics, stating, "They would remain 'etched in people's memories'.""This summer, France had a date with history, and the country showed up," he said, as quoted by AFP."This summer when people talked to each other, this summer when France was happy," said the former Olympic canoeist, referring to how France had been left deeply divided by snap elections just weeks before the Olympic...

Navdeep of Team India competes during the Men’s Javelin-F41 Final on day ten of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 07, 2024 in Paris, France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday (Septemerb 7, 2024).This is India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category. Also read: What is assistive technology and how is it helping para athletes? | Explained Starting the competition with a foul, the 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, came up with a throw of 46.39 metres in his second attempt, propelling him t...

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Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin throw F41 at Paralympics