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Javelin Champ Switches to Shot Put for LA28
27 Oct
Summary
- Navdeep Singh is training for shot put as a backup for LA28.
- He is appealing for javelin's inclusion in the LA28 Paralympics.
- Navdeep has won medals in both disciplines recently.
Indian Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh is preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics by training in shot put, a backup event after javelin throw (F41) was excluded from the program. Singh, a 25-year-old athlete, secured a bronze medal in men's F41 javelin at the recent Asian Para Games with a throw of 42.55 meters. He also won a gold medal in shot put at the national championships.
Singh is actively appealing to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) through the national federation to reinstate javelin throw for his category at LA28. He highlighted that athletes currently only have shot put as an available athletics event in his classification. The inclusion of javelin in the upcoming World Championships offers him hope for its inclusion in the 2028 Games.
Despite a decade dedicated to mastering javelin, Singh views the discipline switch as an enjoyable challenge, comparing it to starting a new educational journey. He acknowledges the uncertainty has caused disappointment but remains optimistic, finding satisfaction in learning new skills and adapting to change. His recent performances, like the 42.55m throw, show significant progress from his earlier Paralympic efforts.
