Para Sports
Watch: Paralympic Champion Navdeep Singh protests foul calls at India Open
Multiple foul calls almost jeopardised his qualification for the World Championships.
Navdeep Singh saw his third consecutive throw ruled foul by event judges. (Photo credit: Rahul Kargal/The Bridge)
Drama unfolded at the India Open Para Athletics Championships at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium on Friday as Navdeep Singh, India’s F41 javelin throw Paralympic gold medallist, protested a series of foul calls before making a stunning comeback.
Singh, who clinched gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, saw his third consecutive throw ruled foul by the judges, a decision that stunned Singh, who was convinced that his throw as legitimate.
Watch the moment here:
Visibly frustrated after the call, Singh took a moment to regroup and returned with purpose.
In a later attempt, he took the safe route and let fly his javelin from well behind the line to register a throw of 42.63 meters, securing qualification for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships.
The throw was met with loud cheers from the crowd that had gathered at the far end of the stadium to watch the star in action. Also, this dramatic comeback-moment was clearly one of the standout moments of the event.
Singh’s ability to overcome the setback and deliver the goods speaks volumes of his mental resilience and champion pedigree.
The India Open Para Athletics Championships continue to serve as a key platform for elite para-athletes to qualify for international competitions and showcase their talent. With his place at the World Championships now confirmed, all eyes will be on Navdeep Singh as he prepares to represent India on the global stage once again.
