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Navdeep's Silver Upgraded To Gold In Men's Javelin Throw F41 At Paralympics 2024

India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified 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. Starting the competition with a foul, the 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, came up with a throw of 46.39 metres in his second attempt, propelling him to the second place. But it was his third throw that electrified the stadium.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran Enters Final Of Women's 200m T12 Race

India's Simran Sharma, the reigning world champion, breezed her way into the final of the women's 200m T12 race with a time of 25.03 seconds at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. Simran had earlier topped her heat and entered the semifinals with a timing of 25.41s. Simran was in the same heat as Germany's Katrin Mueller-Rottgardt, who had pipped her to bronze on Thursday night in the 100m final. The Indian, who became world champion this year in Kobe, was born prematurely with visual impairment and faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including her father's chronic illness and eventual passing.

India Paralympics Medalists Return Home, Given Grand Welcome

Indian Paralympic athletes received a grand welcome at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on their return home from Paris, after putting up a record-breaking show at the Paris Paralympics. On Saturday morning, half of the Indian contingent made their return home after taking part in the Paris Paralympics. Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Pranav Soorma, Rakesh Kumar, and Manish Narwal are among others who touched down in Delhi. Fans outside the Delhi airport gathered in huge numbers and greeted the para-athletes by showering flower petals on them.

He Lost A Leg During Anti-Terrorist Operation In Jammu & Kashmir, Hokato Sema Is Now Paralympic Medallist

Landmine blast survivor Indian shot-putter Hokato Sema came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a bronze medal for the country in the men's F57 category final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. The 40-year-old Dimapur-born Army man, who had won the bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Games last year, started with a mediocre throw of 13.88m before he hit a purple patch.

Shooting Icon To Become First Indian President Of Olympic Council Of Asia

The all-important 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 8. On the occasion, former Indian shooter Randhir Singh will be officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia in the presence of notable dignitaries including Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia.

Paralympics 2024 Day 10 LIVE Updates: Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya In Action In Cycling Finals, India Chase 28th Medal

Paralympics 2024 September 7 LIVE Updates: Sitting in 17th spot in the Paralympics medal tally - with 6 golds and 27 total medals - India will make their final push to hit the 30-medal mark in the final two days of the Paralympic Games. India's best chance for medals comes in athletics, as world champion Simran participates in the Women's 200m T12 Final, Dilip Gavit in the Men's 400m T47 Final and Navdeep in the Men's Javelin Throw F41 Final.

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 7: 3 Medals Needed To Touch Historic 30-Mark

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 7: India continues to shine at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. The country has already hit its best medal tally in the history of the Para Games. India won a total of 26 medals; 6 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. High jumper Praveen Kumar, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil, archer Harvinder Singh, badminton star Nitesh Kumar and club thrower Dharambir Nain are the stars who bagged the top honour for India. India's previous best medals tally was in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where the country won five gold. (Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal Tally)

He Lost A Leg During Anti-Terrorist Operation In Jammu & Kashmir, Hokato Sema Is Now Paralympic Medallist

Landmine blast survivor Indian shot-putter Hokato Sema came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a bronze medal for the country in the men's F57 category final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. The 40-year-old Dimapur-born Army man, who had won the bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Games last year, started with a mediocre throw of 13.88m before he hit a purple patch.

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Navdeep's Silver Upgraded To Gold In Men's Javelin Throw F41 At Paralympics 2024

Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran Enters Final Of Women's 200m T12 Race

India Paralympics Medalists Return Home, Given Grand Welcome

He Lost A Leg During Anti-Terrorist Operation In Jammu & Kashmir, Hokato Sema Is Now Paralympic Medallist

Shooting Icon To Become First Indian President Of Olympic Council Of Asia

Paralympics 2024 Day 10 LIVE Updates: Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya In Action In Cycling Finals, India Chase 28th Medal

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 7: 3 Medals Needed To Touch Historic 30-Mark

He Lost A Leg During Anti-Terrorist Operation In Jammu & Kashmir, Hokato Sema Is Now Paralympic Medallist