Paralympian praveen

The World Para Athletics Championships: The World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, is set to be a historic sporting spectacle. More than 2,200 athletes and support staff from 104 countries will compete across 186 medal events, making it India’s biggest-ever para sporting event.

The championships promise thrilling drama, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances as over 100 medallists altogether who won 308 medals in Paris Paralympics - including 112 gold, 96 silver and 100 bronze medallists - return to test their mettle on the grandest para athletics stage.

This edition marks the first time India hosts this prestigious event and includes an expanded competition programme with 186 medal events - 15 more than the last edition in Kobe, featuring 101 events for men, 84 for women and one mixed event.