Paralympics: Why was the Iranian athlete's gold medal given to India?

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A very unusual incident took place in the Paralympics held in Paris where the gold medal of an Iranian athlete went to India.

According to foreign news agency, Javelin thrower Sadiq Bait Sayah from Iran had set a record by throwing the longest throw of 47.64 meters in Javelin Throw F41, after which he waved the black religious flag, after which he violated the rules and regulations. He was found guilty of violating the rules. The Paralympic administration said that Sadiq Bait Sayah waved a black religious flag during his victory celebration, which is a serious violation of the Paralympic rules and regulations, making him ineligible for a medal. were found.

The 37-year-old athlete received two yellow cards during the event, after which he was stripped of his gold medal.

He was shown the first yellow card in the middle of the event when he celebrated by putting his finger on his neck, a gesture which was ruled against the rules by the referee, while the second yellow card was shown for winning the first place in the event when Sadiq Bait A black flag with red writing on it was waved in joy.