Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Preeti Pal Named Flag Bearer for 2025 Para Athletics Championships
Preeti Pal is a para-athlete with cerebral palsy who has overcome many obstacles.
She will be carrying the flag for India at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
She won bronze medals in the 2024 Paralympics.
Growing up with cerebral palsy, she trained hard and with support, including financial aid, which allowed her to compete at a high level.
Her goal is to win gold and bring more glory to India.
Preeti Pal will be the flag bearer for the Indian contingent at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
She won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Pal was born with cerebral palsy and defied many challenges to compete.
She trains with support from the Sports Authority of India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
Pal aims to win a gold medal at the 2025 Championships held in India.
- Who
- Preeti Pal, a para-athlete
- What
- Pal's journey to becoming a para-athlete, her achievements, and her role as flag bearer
- When
- The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will be held from September 27 to October 5, 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To represent India in the Para Athletics Championships and inspire other athletes.
- Athlete
- Preeti Pal
- Sport
- Para-athletics
- Disability
- Cerebral palsy
- Recent Achievement
- Two bronze medals at 2024 Paris Paralympics
- Event
- 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Dates
- September 27 - October 5, 2025
