2024 Paris Paralympics closes with two world records set on final day
The 2024 Paralympic Games has ended in Paris with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music
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What India's Navdeep Singh Did As Iranian Athlete Was Disqualified Over Flag Gesture
The men's javelin F41 final in the Paris Paralympics concluded on a controversial note after initial gold medal winner Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified over the display of a controversial flag. The 'improper conduct' from the Iranian athlete saw India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal being upgraded to gold, giving the country its 7th yellow metal at the Paris Para Games. While Navdeep was ecstatic to take the top podium spot in the event, he got emotional seeing his opponent Sayah break down upon knowing that his effort was disqualified due to the flag gesture.
Paris Paralympics Close With A Party After 'Historic Summer'
The Paralympics closed on Sunday with a giant music-fuelled party as chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a "historic summer". The Paralympic flame and cauldron were extinguished before a concert featuring the best of French electronic music capped off proceedings at a packed Stade de France. More than 4,400 athletes from 168 Paralympic delegations partied despite persistent rain. Estanguet said the closing ceremony marked the end of six weeks of Olympic and Paralympic fervour in the City of Light.
Riding The Waters In God's Own Playground: Dominik Hernler Displays Incredible Wakeboarding Skills Across Kerala's Iconic Backwaters
Renowned Austrian Wakeboarder and Red Bull athlete Dominik Hernler makes history on the backwaters of Alleppey, jumps over 500 people in 5 iconic snake boats. Dominik Hernler achieved this stunning feat and showcased his elite wakeboarding skills in the backwaters of Kerala over the course of a week, in partnership with Volkswagen. Nestled in the picturesque backwaters of Kerala's Alleppey, a place known for its serene landscapes and cultural heritage, Austrian wakeboarder Dominik Hernler embarked on a thrilling adventure like no other. Dominik, a Red Bull athlete, and a world-renowned figure in the wakeboarding community, took to the waters of Alleppey to showcase his extraordinary skills in a setting that beautifully combines tradition and modernity.
France bids farewell to successful Paralympics - ESPN
SAINT-DENIS, France — This time, it really is au revoir.
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How 'Flag Controversy' Saw India's Navdeep Singh Clinch Javelin Throw F41 Gold Medal In Paralympics
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.