Paris Paralympics 2024 - Day 11
- Athlete Simran Sharma won a bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 race at the Paris Paralympics. India's Navdeep Singh finished second in the javelin event with a throw of 47.32 meters in the final round.
- It was initially announced that he had won the silver medal. Iran's Sadek Beit Saya was the first to throw the javelin with a distance of 47.64 meters and was declared the gold medalist. He used the flag of the banned movement as he celebrated after winning the gold.
- So he was stripped of his gold medal as it was a mistake according to the Paralympic rules. He has also been disqualified. As a result, Navdeep Singh, who won the silver medal, has been awarded the gold medal. He had recorded his best javelin throw in the Paralympics final.
- Union Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Mr. Mansukh Mandavia addressed the 44th General Assembly of Olympic Council of Asia held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Union Health Minister Mr. J.P. Natta, Minister of State for Youth Welfare and Sports Mrs. Raksha Gatse, President of Olympic Council of Asia Mr. Raja Randhir Singh, President of Indian Olympic Association Mrs. P. D. Usha, sports professionals from 45 Asian countries participated in this event.
