Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Delhi Stadium Adapted for 2025 World Para Athletics
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was improved for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
New features include ramps, accessible bathrooms, and lifts to help athletes with disabilities.
Technicians from Otto Bock are providing free repairs for wheelchairs and other equipment.
The goal is to make sure all athletes can compete comfortably.
Workshops were also held to train volunteers on how to offer support.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi was upgraded to be inclusive for the World Para Athletics Championships.
Upgrades include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, and an accessible gallery.
Svayam conducted an accessibility audit for the stadium.
Otto Bock provides free repair services for athletes' equipment.
Workshops were held to educate volunteers and staff about para athlete needs.
- Who
- Para athletes, technicians, and organizers
- What
- Infrastructure upgrades and services for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- Upgrades started early, with the championships beginning September 26th, 2025
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- To make the event inclusive and accessible for para athletes
- Event
- 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Infrastructure Upgrades
- Accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, gym, signage, and transport
- Accessibility Partner
- Svayam
- Technical Service Partner
- Otto Bock
- Otto Bock Services
- Free repair of prosthetics, orthotics, and wheelchairs
