Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India Shines at Para Athletics Championships
Several Indian athletes achieved remarkable success at the World Para Athletics Championships.
Simran Sharma made history by winning India's first gold in the women's 100m T12, setting a personal best time.
Nishad won gold in the men's high jump and set a new Asian record.
Preethi Pal and Pardeep Kumar also secured bronze medals in their respective events.
Simran was proud of herself for winning the gold on home soil, and expressed joy running for her country.
Simran Sharma won India's first-ever gold in the women's 100m T12.
Nishad won gold and set a new Asian record in men's high jump T47.
Preethi Pal secured a bronze in the women's 200m T35.
Pardeep Kumar, a former soldier, won bronze in the men’s discus throw F64.
Sachin Khilari narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in the men’s shot put F46.
- Who
- Simran Sharma, Nishad, Preethi Pal, Pardeep Kumar
- What
- Won medals at the World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- During day 7 of the 2025 championships
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To compete and achieve success.
Winning Performances
Missed Opportunities
Medal Count
Winning Performances
India increased its medal count with multiple wins.
Missed Opportunities
Sachin Khilari narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth.
- Athlete
- Simran Sharma
- Sport
- Track and Field
- Event
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Gold Medalist
- Simran Sharma (Women's 100m T12)
- Gold Medalist
- Nishad (Men's High Jump T47)
- Bronze Medalist
- Preethi Pal (Women's 200m T35)
- Bronze Medalist
- Pardeep Kumar (Men's Discus Throw F64)
- Location
- Delhi
Sources
World Para Athletics Championships: What has changed in club throw?
How club thrower Dharambir conquered conditions to win silver at World Para Athletics Championships
Rain Hampers Grip: How Dharambir Fought Through to Win Silver in Toughest Para Athletics Category
