Navdeep's gold, Simran's bronze take India's Paralympic tally to 29

India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.This is India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category.The 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, produced a personal best effort of 47.32m to claim the top position.

Navdeep Strikes Gold!

Earlier awarded the silver medal, Navdeep has now been crowned with the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw - F41 Final with a personal best of 47.32m! Following the disqualification of Sadegh Beit Sayah from Iran, Navdeep takes the top spot, and… pic.twitter.com/3NNxXU3lCb

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 7, 2024

Visually impaired sprinter Simran clinching the women's 200m (T12) bronze.She got the podium finish with a timing of 24.75. It is the 28th medal for India.This is India's first-ever medal in Women's 200m T12 catagory.

Simran’s achievement in the Para Athletics Women’s 200m T12 at #Paralympics2024 is more than a medal—it’s a story of relentless effort & passion.
Earning a Bronze Medal, she inspires us all to chase our dreams.
A Heartfelt Congratulations!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/YaYfk0gqw9

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 7, 2024