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From Unexpected Medals To Title Defence: A Look At India's Performance At Paris Paralympics 2024

Differently-abled but exceptionally resolute, India's para-athletes would look back at their Paralympics campaign with pride as most of the established names lived up to expectations and many talented greenhorns made the big stage their own in a record-smashing medal haul of 29. Seven of these 29 medals are gold, which is another first for the country that started to make its presence felt only in the 2016 edition, where it won four medals. The upswing in performance after that has been meteoric with Tokyo yielding 19, a number that was surpassed this time.

Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

A "small yet powerful advice" from India's celebrated javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia proved to be crucial for Navdeep Singh, who clinched a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. This was India's first-ever gold in the F41 category, which is meant for athletes of short stature. "Sir ke paas bahut experience hain, aur woh hamesha fase huye match nikalte hain, so maine mere problems bataye (Sir has loads of experience, he always finds a way to win difficult matches, so I discussed my problems with him," Navdeep recalled their conversation in a video shared by the Paralympics Committee of India.

Rising Above 'Bauna' Taunts, How Navdeep Singh Made History With Paralympics Gold

Javelin thrower Navdeep Singh clinched a gold medal in the F41 classification at Paris Paralympics on Saturday. For India, it was a 7th gold at Paris 2024 and 16th in its Paralympic history, but for Navdeep, the top honour was way more than that. Having suffered from dwarfism, Navdeep endured not just the usual rigours of training but cruel taunts from onlookers while growing up in his village in Haryana's Panipat district. And his gold medal on Saturday was a testimony to his resilience and determination. It would not only inspire him but a lot of other specially-abled people too, who went through a similar fate.

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

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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From Unexpected Medals To Title Defence: A Look At India's Performance At Paris Paralympics 2024

Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

Rising Above 'Bauna' Taunts, How Navdeep Singh Made History With Paralympics Gold

2024 Paris Paralympics closes with two world records set on final day

What India's Navdeep Singh Did As Iranian Athlete Was Disqualified Over Flag Gesture

Paris Paralympics Close With A Party After 'Historic Summer'

Riding The Waters In God's Own Playground: Dominik Hernler Displays Incredible Wakeboarding Skills Across Kerala's Iconic Backwaters

France bids farewell to successful Paralympics - ESPN