Paris Paralympics gold medalist Navdeep Singh has picked Rohit Sharma as his favourite cricketer over Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. The para-athlete secured a gold medal in javelin throw in the recently concluded Paralympics. Speaking on Subhankar Mishra’s podcast, Navdeep explained why he is a fan of the Hitman over King Kohli or Captain Cool.
Not Virat Kohli or Dhoni, Rohit is Navdeep’s favourite
Navdeep Singh revealed that he became a fan of Rohit Sharma after his double centuries and heaped praise on the manner in which the Hitman had plays. When asked about being compared with Virat Kohli for his aggression, the gold medalist said that he was a fan of the former skipper but picked Rohit as his favourite.
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Navdeep Singh strikes gold in Paris
Navdeep Singh, a 23-year-old javelin thrower from Panipat, Haryana, made history by winning gold in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympics. Despite facing significant challenges due to his dwarfism, Singh’s determination and hard work led him to triumph on the sport’s grandest stage, turning years of taunts into a moment of national pride.
Navdeep Singh’s personal best throw of 47.32 meters initially placed him in second position. However, his ranking was upgraded to gold after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah, the top finisher, was disqualified for displaying an objectionable flag.
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