Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42am on 08 Sep 2024,Sunday Sports
Indian javelin thrower Navdeep Singh clinched gold in the men’s javelin event at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a throw of 47.32 meters. Initially awarded silver, Singh was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sadegh was disqualified for unsporting conduct. Singh's record-setting throw surpassed the previous Paralympic record held by China's Pengxiang Sun. Despite a challenging start, Singh’s determination led to his gold medal victory. This win marks India’s seventh gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, showcasing Singh's resilience and skill in para-athletics.