Golden Guidance: Navdeep Singh's Historic Win Backed by Devendra Jhajharia's Advice

Devendra Jhajharia's advice proved pivotal for Navdeep Singh clinching a historic gold at the Paris Paralympics in the F41 javelin category, marking India’s first gold in this category. This guidance focused on utilizing leg strength, significantly improving Navdeep's technique, leading to a personal best throw of 47.32 meters.

Devendra Jhajharia's strategic advice became a game-changer for Navdeep Singh, who secured a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics in the F41 javelin category. This mark's India's first-ever gold in this category.

Navdeep, reflecting on the counsel he received, remarked that Jhajharia's experience always finds a way to solve problems, which proved invaluable for him. Despite his impressive physical capabilities, Navdeep had struggled with technique, an issue Jhajharia managed to address effectively.

Jhajharia emphasized that while many believe javelin is thrown with the hands, real power originates from the legs. This advice led Navdeep to achieve a personal best throw of 47.32 meters, securing him the gold medal. Initially placed second, Navdeep's position was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sadegh was disqualified.

(With inputs from agencies.)