Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin throw F41 at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: India's para-athlete Navdeep Singh won gold in a dramatic twist at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Navdeep's silver medal in the men's javelin throw F41 final was upgraded after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified. This victory marks India's first-ever gold in the men's javelin F41 category.Navdeep, a 23-year-old from Haryana, started the competition with a foul.However, he recovered with a throw of 46.39 meters in his second attempt, placing him in second place. His third attempt was a remarkable 47.32 meters, shattering the Paralympic record and putting him in the lead.Iran's Sadegh then outdid Navdeep with a throw of 47.64 meters in his fifth attempt, temporarily clinching the gold.However, Sadegh was disqualified after the competition had concluded, making Navdeep t...