EXPLAINED: From Silver to Gold! Why Navdeep Singh’s javelin medal was upgraded at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Para-athlete Navdeep made history at the Paralympic Games by winning the gold medal in the Men's Javelin throw F41 category. He achieved a personal best distance of 47.32 metres, securing India's seventh gold medal in the French Capital. Initially, Navdeep had finished second behind Iranian Beit Sayah Sadegh, who had set a Paralympic Games record of 47.65 metres. However, the Iranian athlete was disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations. HOW SILVER CHANGED TO GOLD Navdeep's silver medal was upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final. WHAT RULES SAYAccording to International Paralympic Committee rules, athletes are...