World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: India Dominates Medal Tally in New Delhi Triumph
-New Delhi Secures Annual Hosting Rights Until 2028
New Delhi/Patiala, 14 March (Sports Desk)
India capped off an extraordinary campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 on Thursday, March 13, finishing atop the medal standings with an impressive haul of 134 medals—45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze—at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Adding to the celebration, the federation announced that New Delhi will host this prestigious event annually for the next three years, solidifying its status until 2028.
Preethi Pal Shines Again
Preethi Pal, the trailblazing Indian who made history at the Paris Paralympics as the first Indian woman to win two track and field Paralympic medals, added a bronze in the women’s 200m T35-T38 event on the final day. Her performance underscored India’s depth and talent on the global stage.
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Final Day Highlights
- Women’s Long Jump T38, T44, T61: India’s Bhavani Munniyandi leaped 3.51m to claim bronze, while Australia’s three-time Paralympic champion Vanessa Low took gold with 4.96m, and Zhanana Fekolina secured silver.
- Women’s 200m T35-T38: Australia’s Rhiannon Clarke clinched gold, with Neutral Para Athletes’ Margarita Goncharova earning silver, alongside Pal’s bronze.
- Men’s 200m T35: Dmitrii Safronov (Neutral Para Athletes) won gold in 24.20s, followed by India’s Vinay (silver, 29.58s) and Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav (bronze, 31.55s).
- Men’s Shot Put F11-F20: India swept the podium—Sagar grabbed gold with 11.47m, Janka Singh took silver with 9.91m, and Balaji Rajendran bronze with 9.89m.
- Women’s Long Jump T20-T37: Irina Sapanzha claimed gold with 5.35m, Valentina took silver with 5.16m, and India’s Bhuvi Agarwal won bronze with 4.16m.
- Men’s 200m T61-T64: Japan’s Yuma Tamaki secured gold with 24.16m, while India’s Pranav Prashant (24.75m) and Naresh earned silver and bronze.
- Women’s Discus Throw F56-F57: India dominated with Fatima, Suman Bala, and Asha Jalandar sweeping gold, silver, and bronze.
- Men’s 5000m T11-T12: India closed with another clean sweep—Sharath (gold), Saurabh (silver), and Ankur (bronze).
India’s Historic Hosting
Nearly 150 Indian para-athletes competed across 90 medal events, marking the nation’s first time hosting an international para-athletics event. Martin Chorley, Senior Manager of World Para Athletics Competitions, confirmed New Delhi’s role as an annual host through 2028, a testament to India’s growing stature in the sport.
A Global Stage
In its 12th season, the World Para Athletics Grand Prix mirrors the Diamond League format, uniting top para-athletes worldwide across multiple meets. India’s commanding performance—134 medals—highlighted its emergence as a powerhouse, thrilling home fans and setting a benchmark for future editions.
Medal Tally Snapshot
- Total Medals: 134
- Gold: 45
- Silver: 40
- Bronze: 49
A Legacy in Motion
From Preethi Pal’s brilliance to multiple podium sweeps, India’s dominance at the 2025 Grand Prix was a showcase of resilience and skill. As New Delhi gears up to welcome the world again through 2028, this event promises to inspire and elevate para-athletics globally. India’s reign at the top is just the beginning. watch out for more glory in the years ahead!
