Historic Medal Tally
India Shines with Record Medal Haul at Para Athletics 2025: India recorded its best-ever medal haul at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held in New Delhi. The Indian contingent secured 18 medals — 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. This performance surpassed the nation’s previous record of 17 medals at Kobe 2024, signaling a new era of dominance in para-sports.
Static GK fact: The World Para Athletics Championships is the largest global para-sport event, organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) since 1994.
Gold Medal Heroes
Six Indian athletes clinched gold medals, showcasing skill and resilience. Notable winners included Simran Sharma (100m T12), Nishad Kumar (High Jump T47), Sumit Antil (Javelin F64), Sandip Sargar (Javelin F44), Rinku Hooda (Javelin F46), and Shailesh Kumar (High Jump T63).
Among them, Simran Sharma emerged as a star performer, claiming both gold in 100m T12 and silver in 200m T12, underlining her sprinting dominance.
Static GK fact: Sumit Antil won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in javelin throw F64.
Double Medalists Powering India
Two athletes stood out for winning multiple medals.
- Simran Sharma: Gold in 100m T12, Silver in 200m T12
- Preeti Pal: Silver in 100m T35, Bronze in 200m T35
Their dual victories reflected India’s growing strength in track events alongside its traditional dominance in field events.
Silver and Bronze Medal Contributors
India’s medal table was strengthened by multiple podium finishes. Among the silver medalists were Navdeep (Javelin F41), Ekta Bhyan (Club Throw F51), and Deepthi Jeevanji (400m T20). The bronze medal winners included Praveen Kumar (High Jump T64), Varun Singh Bhati (High Jump T63), and Pardeep Kumar (Discus F64).
This variety in events — covering sprints, throws, and jumps — displayed the multi-disciplinary talent pool of Indian para-athletes.
Static GK Tip: India’s first Paralympic medal was won by Murlikant Petkar (gold, swimming) at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics.
Institutional Support and Home Advantage
India’s record success was aided by strong backing from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Hosting the championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, provided a home advantage, with athletes drawing confidence from local support.
Beyond medals, the event promoted inclusivity and accessibility in sports, inspiring future generations of para-athletes in India.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Event held from September 27 to October 5, 2025
- Participation: Over 2,000 athletes from 104 countries
- India’s final standing: 10th overall in the medal tally
- A major milestone for India’s para-sports journey
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
India Shines with Record Medal Haul at Para Athletics 2025:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | World Para Athletics Championships 2025 |
| Host city | New Delhi, India |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| Dates | September 27 – October 5, 2025 |
| Total athletes | 2,000+ from 104 countries |
| India’s medal tally | 18 medals (6 Gold, 7 Silver, 5 Bronze) |
| India’s best performer | Simran Sharma with 1 Gold and 1 Silver |
| India’s global rank | 10th overall |
| Governing body | International Paralympic Committee (IPC) |
| Previous best | 17 medals at Kobe 2024 |
