World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Rinku Hooda and Baghyashri Jadhav Light Up New Delhi with Golden Glory!
New Delhi/Patiala, 13 March (Sports Desk)
New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium buzzed with excitement on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as Indian para-athletes delivered a dazzling display of talent on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025. Leading the charge were Rinku Hooda, who soared to gold in the men’s javelin throw F46, and Baghyashri Jadhav, whose golden throw in the women’s F34 category stole the show among an impressive haul by India’s women athletes.
India’s Medal Rush Continues
The host nation dominated across multiple events, cementing its reputation as a para-athletics powerhouse. With nearly 150 Indian athletes competing in 90 medal events, the Grand Prix—now in its 12th season—offered a global stage akin to the Diamond League, showcasing the world’s finest para-athletes.
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Rinku Hooda’s Javelin Masterclass
Rinku Hooda was the standout star, clinching gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 with a monstrous 60.26m effort. Fresh off a victory at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships in Goa and a silver at the fourth Asian Para Games, Hooda’s form proved unstoppable, thrilling the home crowd with his precision and power.
Men’s Javelin: A Clean Sweep and More
India’s dominance shone in the combined men’s javelin F12/F37/F42/F43 category, where Pushpendra Singh spearheaded a podium sweep with a gold-winning 57.57m throw. Mohit (45.45m) and Jaswant (45.94m) followed with silver and bronze, respectively, showcasing India’s depth. In the F40/F41 category, Ritender added another gold with a 30.33m effort, rounding off a stellar javelin haul.
Discus and Track Triumphs
In the men’s discus throw F56/F57, Atul Kaushik claimed gold with a 43.92m throw, outpacing teammate Ram Kumar Yadav, who took silver with 30.59m. On the track, Dilip Mahadu Gavit sprinted to gold in the men’s 400m T47, clocking an impressive 48.78 seconds. Jasbeer (49.64s) and Bhavikkumar Dineshbhai (50.32s) completed the podium with silver and bronze. Meanwhile, Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav earned silver in the men’s 400m T35/T36 with a time of 64.09 seconds.
Women Shine Bright
India’s women para-athletes were equally sensational. Baghyashri Madhavrao Jadhav headlined the day with a gold medal in the women’s javelin F34, launching her throw to 12.73m. In the women’s shot put, Khushboo Gill secured silver with a 9.52m effort, while Ananya Bansal bagged bronze at 7.73m, underscoring the team’s versatility.
Key Performances at a Glance
- Rinku Hooda (Men’s Javelin F46): Gold – 60.26m
- Pushpendra Singh (Men’s Javelin F12/F37/F42/F43): Gold – 57.57m
- Baghyashri Jadhav (Women’s Javelin F34): Gold – 12.73m
- Atul Kaushik (Men’s Discus F56/F57): Gold – 43.92m
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit (Men’s 400m T47): Gold – 48.78s
Event Spotlight
The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, concluding on Thursday, March 13, brings together elite para-athletes vying for glory across multiple meets in a season-long format. With India hosting this prestigious leg in New Delhi, the event has become a celebration of resilience, skill, and national pride.
Looking Ahead
As the Grand Prix heads toward its finale, India’s medal tally continues to swell, with athletes like Hooda and Jadhav setting the tone. Fans eagerly await more heroics, as the nation aims to cap off the event with a flourish on home soil. This is para-athletics at its finest—raw, inspiring, and unstoppable!
