We deserve same respect, says Navdeep Singh after turning taunts into triumph
The HinduNavdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, endured not just the usual rigours of training but cruel taunts from onlookers while growing up in his village in Haryana’s Panipat district. “Humein bhi utna darja milna chahiye, maine bhi desh ka naam roshan kiya hai,” Navdeep Singh said, flashing his gold medal in a video shared by the Paralympic Committee of India. As the track and field competitions concluded at the Paris Games, Navdeep Singh’s golden throw in the final ensured the hallowed Stade de France echoed with the Indian national anthem. Champions are made with support, so my coach, my family, the government — all contributed to our success, taking our medal tally beyond the expectation of 25, reaching 29 already.” Early success Navdeep Singh made his international debut at the Asian Youth Para Games, clinching his first gold medal and setting the stage for a remarkable career. Amid high expectations, Navdeep Singh also faced setbacks, finishing fourth at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago and Asian Para Games last year.
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