Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Refugee Athlete Atangana Wins Gold at World Para Athletics
Guillaume Junior Atangana, a refugee athlete, made history by winning the gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.
Born in Cameroon, he lost his sight at a young age.
Atangana, who initially wanted to be a football player, turned to para athletics and faced many challenges, including losing his asylum papers and his guide being injured.
Despite these setbacks, he persevered with support from his coach and club.
His victory is a testament to his hard work and determination, inspiring many around the world.
Guillaume Junior Atangana, a refugee athlete, won gold at the World Para Athletics Championships.
Atangana competed in the 400m T11 category, finishing with a time of 51.95 seconds.
The event took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Atangana, originally from Cameroon, lost his sight at age 12.
He overcame significant challenges, including losing asylum papers and facing injury to his guide, to achieve this victory.
- Who
- Guillaume Junior Atangana, a visually impaired refugee athlete.
- What
- Won the gold medal in the 400m T11 category at the World Para Athletics Championships.
- When
- In 2025.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
- Why
- Achieved a personal and historical milestone, overcoming numerous setbacks.
- Athlete
- Guillaume Junior Atangana
- Sport
- Para Athletics
- Event
- 400m T11
- Time
- 51.95 seconds
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon