Archive · 21 Jun 2025
India to Host World Para Athletics Championship in Delhi
India is excited to host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time ever!
It's a big competition for athletes with disabilities, happening in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Over 2,500 athletes from all around the world will be coming to compete for medals.
The stadium is getting ready with a new track, and everyone is working hard to make sure everything is perfect.
The goal is to make this the best event India has ever hosted, and it could inspire a new generation of athletes.
India will host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time.
The event will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
Over 2,500 athletes from more than 100 countries will compete.
PCI president Devendra Jhajharia aims for the "best-ever" event.
The championships will run from September 26 to October 5.
- Who
- Over 2,500 athletes from over 100 countries
- What
- World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- September 26 to October 5
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- To showcase para athletics and inspire Indian athletes.
Positive Impacts
Expected Outcomes
Inspirational Opportunity
Positive Impacts
The event will inspire Indian para athletes, and provide opportunity for the country to host the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics.
Expected Outcomes
The event will inspire Indian para athletes, and provide opportunity for the country to host the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics.
- Event
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Dates
- September 26 to October 5
- Athletes
- Over 2,500
- Countries
- Over 100
- PCI President
- Devendra Jhajharia
