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“We deserve equal respect,” says Navdeep Singh after turning his taunts into a triumph


“We deserve equal respect,” says Navdeep Singh after turning his taunts into a triumph

Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, had to endure not only the usual rigours of training but also cruel teasing from spectators during his childhood in his village in Panipat district (Haryana). After turning those taunts into his greatest triumph on sport’s biggest stage on Saturday (September 7, 2024), the 1.32-meter-tall para-athlete expressed concern about […]

Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin F41 at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News


Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin F41 at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, India’s Para-athlete Navdeep Singh won gold at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday. Navdeep’s silver medal in the Javelin throw, men F41 The final was upgraded following the disqualification of Iran’s Beit Sayah Sadegh. This win is India’s first gold medal in the men’s javelin F41 […]

How a flag controversy made India’s Navdeep Singh a gold medalist in the F41 javelin


How a flag controversy made India’s Navdeep Singh a gold medalist in the F41 javelin

Indian Para-athlete Navdeep Singh made history by winning a surprise gold at the Paris Paralympics. He was originally awarded silver in the Men’s F41 Javelin Throw final, but his medal was upgraded after Iran’s Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. This victory is monumental and marks India’s first gold medal in the F41 […]