The world’s largest single Para sporting event will take place from September 26 to October 5, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which will also host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time next March.
Next year’s Para Athletics World Championships will be held in New Delhi, marking the first time the event will be held in India, the World Para Athletics (WPA) announced on Thursday (December 19).
The Para Athletics World Championships, the world’s largest single Para sports event, will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 26 September to 5 October 2025. New Delhi 2025 will mark the 12th edition of the championship and the fourth time it will be hosted in Asia. , followed by Doha 2015, Dubai 2019 and Kobe 2024.
Additionally, the WPA announced that the Indian capital will host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time next year. The event, to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium from March 11 to 13, will give fans an early opportunity to experience the excitement of Para Athletics ahead of the World Championships.
Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, said in a World Para Athletics press release: “We are delighted to announce that the first major championships of the new Paralympic cycle for Los Angeles 2028 will be held in New Delhi. Para 2025 The Athletics World Championships will be the biggest ever international para sports event to be held in India, which will be a huge opportunity to grow our sport, our fan base and impact society’s perception of persons with disabilities. The world’s most populous country will represent an opportunity.
“India has been one of the best examples of the growth and development of Para athletics in the last decade. From winning two silver medals at the Doha 2015 World Championships to securing 17 medals, including six gold, at this year’s World Championships in Kobe, the progress Is.” This is clear. This success reflects the work of the National Paralympic Committee of India and the investment being made in sports, especially Para athletics, in the country. We’ve seen how much of an impact major events can have and what a legacy they can leave to make para sports more visible and accessible to everyone. We believe it can happen in New Delhi, and we look forward to welcoming the world’s best athletes to India next year.
The National Paralympic Committee of India (NPC India) said in a statement, “NPC India is privileged to host the Para Athletics World Championships for the first time in India. This historic event is an important milestone in India’s journey to become a global ” “It strengthens our bid to be a sporting powerhouse and host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
This prestigious championship will not only elevate India’s position on the global sporting map but will also play an important role in accelerating the Paralympic movement within the country. With a population of over 60 million persons with disabilities, the event is an important step in promoting inclusivity, empowering athletes and expanding opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
“We are excited to welcome athletes, coaches and officials from across the world to showcase India’s unique growth in the field of Para Sports. This event will be a testament to India’s growth in line with the vision of the “New India”. Will work as emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the statement said.
The last edition of the World Championships in Kobe, Japan, in May featured over 1,000 athletes from over a hundred nations. China topped the medal tally with 33 gold and 87 podium finishes, while India finished in the top six for the first time.
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