Archive · 20 Sep 2025
India Gears Up to Host 2025 Para Athletics Championships
India is hosting the biggest-ever Para sports event in 2025!
It's called the World Para Athletics Championships, and it will have over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries.
They'll compete in 184 events at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
This event is a big deal because it shows how India supports athletes with disabilities.
India has been doing better and better in Para sports, winning many medals.
The stadium is getting a new track, so athletes can compete on the best surface.
It is a chance to celebrate Para sports and make them more popular.
India will host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships from September 27 to October 5.
Over 2,200 athletes and support staff from 104 countries will participate.
The event will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in India.
The competition will include 184 medal events.
India has seen growth in Para sports performance and popularity, reflected by medal counts.
- Who
- World Para Athletics and athletes from 104 countries.
- What
- The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
- When
- September 27 to October 5, 2025.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India.
- Why
- To promote inclusivity and boost interest in Para athletics.
- Event Name
- 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- Dates
- September 27 to October 5, 2025
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India
- Number of Athletes
- Over 2,200
- Participating Countries
- 104
- Medal Events
- 184