Gold in Javelin

How a Flag Controversy Led to India’s Navdeep Singh Winning Gold in Javelin F41 at the Paralympics

In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Paralympics, India’s Navdeep Singh clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag. Originally securing silver with a stunning throw of 47.32m, Navdeep’s medal was upgraded when...