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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the athletes who represented the country in the recently-concluded edition of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Among them, he also met javelin thrower Navdeep Singh, who won gold medal for India in men’s javelin throw F41. During the fruitful interaction, Singh also gifted PM Modi his cap. However, during their meeting, the Indian athlete made a special request to the Prime Minister, which the latter accepted and made a heartwarming gesture, winning the internet’s heart.
During the meeting, the 23-year-old athlete expressed his request to make PM Modi wear a cap. What came next surprised many as PM Modi sat down in a great gesture and fulfilled his wish. Not only this, but the duo also engaged in a funny conversation about the athlete’s aggressive celebration after winning the gold medal. Notably, the Indian athlete recorded a throw of 47.32m which was also the all-time Paralympic record. PM Modi also went on to give Navdeep an autograph on the throwing arm of his India jersey.
Tumne apna dekha video: PM Modi teases Navdeep Singh over aggressive celebration
During the interaction, PM Modi teased the athlete for his viral celebration and asked him if he watched the video of the same. Navdeep replied and said that the last time he finished fourth and hence, he celebrated so aggressively on winning the medal this time. Singh said, "I had ended fourth last time and that's why I celebrated aggressively after my throw. I had also promised you to win a medal before going to Paris. Everyone is happy that I made the country proud by winning a medal.”
Khao Maa Kasam: Navdeep Singh’s hilarious question after Paralympics throw goes viral
A video of Navdeep has been going viral where he could be seen revealing that he asked his coach to swear on his mother after the latter told him that his throw was beyond 47m-mark. Notably, Navdeep had finished second and secured a silver medal. However, Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah, who had thrown 47.64m and clinched the gold, lost his medal after his disqualification for objectionable actions after the throw. This led to Navdeep’s silver getting upgraded to gold which also turned out to be India’s 29th and last medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
