Para-javelin thrower Navdeep Singh became the talk of the town after winning a gold medal for India in the Paris Paralympics. He won the game with a personal best effort of 47.32 metres in a dramatic men’s javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.
The 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana started with a foul but came up with 46.39 metres in his second attempt. Later, with his third throw, he electrified the stadium. His personal best effort of 47.32m initially placed him in second position but it was upgraded to gold after the top finisher, Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah, was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag.
Navdeep Singh's net worth
Born with a short stature, Navdeep did not let it deter him from pursuing his passion for athletics. Now, after his win in the Paris Paralympics, his net worth has reached USD 1 million or Rs 8.39 crore, as per media reports. Born prematurely in November 2000, Navdeep's struggles began from the start. However, his father Dalbir Singh, a national-level wrestler, kept motivating him and saw his son as an extension of his own aspirations.
Navdeep started his athletic journey at the age of 10, dabbling in wrestling and sprinting before finding his true calling in javelin throw after being inspired by national icon Neeraj Chopra. Navdeep made his international debut at the Asian Youth Para Games, clinching his first gold medal and setting the stage for a remarkable career. He continued to train tirelessly at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres in Gandhinagar and Bangalore, honing his skills and refining his technique.
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