Archive · 27 Sep 2025
India Hosts World Para Athletics Championships 2025
The World Para Athletics Championships 2025 started in Delhi, India!
Over 2,000 athletes from 100 countries are competing.
The Prime Minister wished the athletes well.
This event celebrates the athletes' spirit and determination.
India is only the fourth Asian country to host this event.
Many Indian athletes will be participating and trying to win medals.
It also serves as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
The World Para Athletics Championships 2025 began in Delhi on Saturday.
Over 2,000 athletes from 100 countries are participating.
The event will conclude on October 5.
PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes to the athletes.
This event will also serve as a qualifier for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
- Who
- Para athletes from around the world
- What
- World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- September 28 - October 5, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To compete and showcase athletic abilities
- Event
- World Para Athletics Championships 2025
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Dates
- September 28 - October 5, 2025
- Participants
- Over 2000 athletes
- Countries
- 100
- Medals
- 186
Sources
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