Paralympics

How a Flag Controversy Led to India’s Navdeep Singh Winning Gold in Javelin F41 at the Paralympics

08 Sep 2024

In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Paralympics, India’s Navdeep Singh clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag. Originally securing silver with a stunning throw of 47.32m, Navdeep’s medal was upgraded when...

World’s Second-Tallest Man, Morteza Mehrzad Leads Iran to Sitting Volleyball Final

06 Sep 2024

In the sitting volleyball semi-final at the Paris Paralympics, Iran's victory over Egypt was sealed with a decisive spike from Morteza Mehrzad, the team's not-so-secret weapon and the world’s second-tallest man. At 8 feet 1 inch tall, 36-year-old Mehrzad was born with gigantism and also uses a wheelchair after a...

Phocomelia: The Rare Condition Paralympian Archer Sheetal Devi Is Born With

02 Sep 2024

Paralympian archer Sheetal Devi has captured attention at the Paris Para Olympics 2024 with her remarkable performance. Despite narrowly losing in the pre-quarterfinals to Mariana Zuniga, the 17-year-old armless archer, who utilizes her legs, shoulders, and jaw for shooting, has inspired many. Sheetal was born with phocomelia, a rare condition...