How India’s Navdeep Singh Reacted To Iranian Athlete’s Disqualification Over Flag Gesture At Paris Paralympics 2024

Navdeep Singh won gold at the Paris Paralympics after Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah's disqualification, expressing joy over his unexpected 47.32-meter throw, while consoling his emotional opponent.

Sep 9, 2024 - 14:30
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How India’s Navdeep Singh Reacted To Iranian Athlete’s Disqualification Over Flag Gesture At Paris Paralympics 2024

New Delhi: Controversy marked the tip of the final word of the men’s javelin F41 event contained within the Paris Paralympics 2024 when Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified after first winning gold for displaying a controversial flag in due course of the medal ceremony. He was thought to be to have indulged in ‘improper conduct.’ This saw India’s Navdeep Singh, who originally won silver, upgraded to gold to substantiate India’s 7th gold medal contained within the Paris Paralympic Games. While Navdeep was thrilled to stand on top of the rostrum, he added that he was overcome with emotion when he saw Sayah break down after being informed that his feat had been rendered void consequently the flag display.

Also overcome with emotion at seeing his opponent in tears, Navdeep approached the distraught opponent and determined to embrace him so that console him in his moment of distress. He had now now not known why the Iranian athlete was disqualified.

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