India’s Navdeep Singh has won gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 event at Paris Paralympics 2024 on Saturday. Initially, he bagged a silver medal, but later it was converted in gold medal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders have congratulated him for this achievements. Narendra Modi wrote on X that his success was a reflection of his outstanding spirit.
The incredible Navdeep has won a Silver in the Men’s Javelin F41 at the #Paralympics2024! His success is a reflection of his outstanding spirit. Congrats to him. India is delighted. #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/NfziEdoCbQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 7, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah has also congratulated him on this occasion. He wrote on X, “What an amazing accomplishment, Navdeep, in winning a silver medal in Men’s Javelin F41 event at the #Paralympics2024. Your determination and exceptional result have made the entire nation proud.”
What an amazing accomplishment, Navdeep, in winning a silver medal in Men’s Javelin F41 event at the #Paralympics2024. Your determination and exceptional result have made the entire nation proud. pic.twitter.com/uDXs9YhwaW
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 7, 2024
He is just 23-year-old. He came fourth at Tokyo Paralympics.
Navdeep came up with a throw of 46.39m in the second attempt. Navdeep hurled the spear to a distance of 47.32m in the third attempt. His fourth throw was a foul.
