Paris 2024 Paralympics: Navdeep wins gold medal in men’s javelin throw F41 event

Navdeep Singh won a gold medal in men’s javelin throw F41 event at Paris 2024 Paralympics on Saturday.

The 23-year-old Navdeep, who came fourth at Tokyo Paralympics, finished second in Paris with a new Personal Best throw of 47.32m, which came in his third attempt.

The silver was later upgraded to gold after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified after a second yellow card. The Iranian had thrown a new Paralympic Record throw of 47.64m which came in the penultimate round. China’s Sun Pengxiang, with 44.72m, took the silver medal ahead Wildan Nukhaikawi of Iraq.

F41 is the category for athletes who have short stature.

It is India’s 17th medal in para athletics. Overall, India has won 29 medals – seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze – at the ongoing edition so far.