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Indian Open Para Athletics Championship: Bengaluru is set to welcome over 262 of the nation’s most determined and dynamic para athletes for the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place on July 11 and 12 at the iconic Kanteerava Stadium.

The event marks a crucial moment in Indian para sports, serving as the final selection platform for the Indian contingent heading to the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, set to be held later this year.

The championship will witness participation from an extraordinary lineup of Indian para athletes who have made their mark on the international stage. Leading the charge is two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil in the F64 Javelin category, along with celebrated athletes such as Praveen Kumar (High Jump, T44), Yogesh Kathuniya (Discus Throw, F56) Dharambir Nain (Club Throw, F51), Rinku Hooda (Javelin Throw, F46) , and Simran (100m & 200m, T12) among others.