Archive · 11 Aug 2025
India to Host Para Athletics Championships in Delhi
India is getting ready to host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time!
The event will be held in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5.
The track at the stadium is being updated and should be ready by September 1.
This year's event will have the most countries participating ever.
India's team will also be the biggest yet, with around 100 athletes competing.
The organizers are hoping the Prime Minister will attend.
They are aiming for a top 5 finish, improving on the previous performance, and expect Indian athletes to win more medals this year.
India will host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time from September 27 to October 5.
Mondo tracks at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium are scheduled to be completed by September 1.
The event is expected to have the highest number of participating countries, with 107 confirmations.
India will field its largest ever contingent, with approximately 100 athletes.
The Paralympic Committee of India has requested PM Modi to open the championships.
- Who
- Para athletes from around the world, and India's largest ever contingent
- What
- World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- September 27 to October 5
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Why
- To host a successful championships and strengthen India's bid for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics
- Event Dates
- September 27 to October 5
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Track Completion
- September 1
- Participating Countries
- 107 confirmed
- Indian Athletes
- ~100
- Host Country
- India