Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India Aims for Over 20 Medals at Para Athletics
India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
The event will be held from September 27 to October 5, 2025.
India's largest team ever, with 73 athletes, will compete.
They aim to win over 20 medals, more than the 17 won previously.
The team includes experienced athletes and 35 debutants.
Star athletes like Sumit Antil will participate.
Over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries will attend.
The goal is to inspire more people and for athletes to make history.
India will host the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
The event will be held from September 27 to October 5, 2025.
A record 73 Indian athletes will compete.
PCI President Devendra Jhajharia expects over 20 medals.
The competition will feature athletes from 104 countries.
- Who
- Indian para-athletes
- What
- Will compete at the World Para Athletics Championships
- When
- September 27 to October 5, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To compete and win medals
- Event
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Dates
- September 27 - October 5, 2025
- Indian Contingent Size
- 73 athletes
- PCI President
- Devendra Jhajharia
- Medal Goal
- Over 20 medals
- Countries Participating
- 104
Sources
Yogesh Kathuniya Aims To Break His World Record At World Para Athletics Championships
We will surpass 20 medals at World Para Athletics: PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia confident of creating history on home soil
We will surpass 20 medals at World Para Athletics: PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia confident of creating history on home soil
India can win 20 medals at World Para C'ships: Jhajharia
