Indian athlete Navdeep Singh clinched gold in the men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics after Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for displaying a controversial flag. Initially winning silver, Navdeep's medal was upgraded after the disqualification, marking India's 7th gold in the Paralympic Games. Emotional over the Iranian's disqualification and seeing him in tears, Navdeep hugged and consoled his opponent. Reflecting on his achievement, Navdeep expressed pride in making India proud, revealing his surprise at throwing a personal best of 47.32 meters, significantly exceeding his training distances.

A heartwarming video of a 13-year-old girl from Loidhar village, Jammu & Kashmir, training in archery has gone viral. The young archer, who has no arms and legs, is training under the same coach, Kuldeep Vedwan, who trained India’s Paralympics 2024 star Sheetal Devi. Inspired by Sheetal’s success, the determined teenager uses a specially designed prosthetic bow for para-archery. Sheetal Devi, who won a bronze medal in the mixed team compound event at the Paris Paralympics, has become a beacon of hope for the young archer and others across India.

India concluded the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a remarkable tally of 29 medals, surpassing their previous record. The haul includes 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals. Notable performances include Avani Lekhara’s gold in shooting and Sumit Antil’s gold in men’s javelin throw F64. Navdeep Singh’s silver in men’s javelin F41 was upgraded to gold, adding a final highlight to the Games. Despite missing the 30-medal mark, India improved on their Tokyo 2020 performance, where they won 19 medals and ranked 24th. India is set to finish 18th in the overall medal tally.

Indian boxer Deepali Thapa made history by becoming the first Asian schoolgirl champion at the Asian Championships in Al Ain, UAE. Competing in the 33kg category, Thapa defeated Kazakhstan's Anelya Ordabek and Ukraine's Liudmyla Vasylchenko to secure the title. India's exceptional performance included seven female titles, with victories by Bhoomi (35kg), Nischal Sharma (37kg), and Rakhi (43kg). Despite a loss by Laxmi Manjunath Lamani (40kg), India’s dominance was evident among participants from 26 nations, solidifying their position in Asian women’s boxing.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, now with Congress, called for sedition charges against those who celebrated her Olympic setback, stating, "They disrespected the nation." After her first political rally in Julana, Haryana, Phogat responded to former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s claim that her Olympic failure was divine punishment. Disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, Phogat emphasized that her medal represented the nation, not just herself. She criticized BJP leaders for their lack of support and expressed gratitude to Congress for standing by her during difficult times.

India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh sees the return of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. Yash Dayal earned his maiden call-up, while Shreyas Iyer was left out. Virat Kohli also makes a comeback after missing the England series. India opted for a spin-heavy attack, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The team faces a formidable Bangladesh spin attack after their recent success against Pakistan, raising the stakes for the Indian lineup.

Hokato Sema, a landmine blast survivor who lost his leg during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2002, secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The 40-year-old Indian shot-putter from Dimapur, Nagaland, achieved his career-best throw of 14.65 meters in the men's F57 category final. Sema, who took up shot put in 2016 after encouragement from an army official, previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Para Games. Iran's Yasin Khosravi claimed gold with a Paralympic record throw of 15.96 meters.

India's para-athletes made history at the Paris Paralympics, securing 29 medals, including seven golds. The record-breaking performance surpassed the initial target of 25 medals, with standout achievements in athletics, badminton, and shooting. Notable winners include Avani Lekhara, who defended her gold in women's 10m air rifle, and Navdeep Singh, who was upgraded to gold in men's javelin throw after a disqualification. The success marks India's best-ever Paralympic showing, highlighting the growing prowess of its para-athletes.

Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh, who has dwarfism, clinched gold in the javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite enduring cruel taunts during his childhood in Panipat, Haryana, Navdeep remained focused on achieving greatness. His 47.32-meter throw earned him gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified. Navdeep urged society to treat people with dwarfism with respect, saying, "Nobody should make fun of us." He credited his family, coach, and hard work for his success, turning years of struggle into triumph.

Veteran Indian sports administrator and former shooter Raja Randhir Singh was elected unopposed as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) at the 44th OCA General Assembly in New Delhi on September 8, 2024. Indian Olympians, including Abhinav Bindra and Mary Kom, congratulated Singh for his decades-long dedication to sports. Singh has held various prominent roles in sporting organizations and is known for promoting Olympic values globally. His new role is expected to elevate sporting standards across Asia.