Published: 25 September 2025Paralympic.orgGeneral
India Hosts World Para Athletics Championships 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC) 2025 was inaugurated at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on September 26, 2025, with the competition running from September 27 to October 5. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya officially declared the championships open. Around 2,200 para athletes from 104 countries competed in 186 medal events.
India became the fourth Asian nation to host the event, after Qatar (2015), UAE (2019), and Japan (2024). India fielded its largest-ever para athletics contingent of 74 athletes. The competition programme featured 186 medal events (101 men's, 84 women's, and 1 mixed), which was 15 more than the Kobe 2024 edition. This was the largest Para sport event ever held in India and the first time the championships were held in South Asia.
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The 12th World Para Athletics Championships opened at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 26 September 2025, with competition from September 27 to October 5. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the event featuring 2,200 athletes from 104 nations across 186 medal events. India fielded its largest-ever 74-athlete contingent.
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Frequently asked questions
Where were World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held?
The **World Para Athletics Championships 2025** were held at **Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi**. India hosted this event for the first time, with the championships inaugurated in September–October 2025.
Which edition was the World Para Athletics Championships 2025?
The **2025 edition was the 12th World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC)**, hosted for the first time in **India at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi**. It featured athletes from around 100 countries competing across track and field events.
Who inaugurated the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi?
The **12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025** was inaugurated at **Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi**. It was India's first time hosting this prestigious global para-sports championship.
How many countries participated in World Para Athletics Championships 2025?
The **World Para Athletics Championships 2025** at New Delhi saw athletes from approximately **100 countries** competing. India, as host nation, fielded its largest-ever para-athletics contingent.
What is the significance of India hosting World Para Athletics Championships 2025?
India hosting the **World Para Athletics Championships 2025** was historically significant as it was the **first time India hosted** this event, reflecting the country's growing infrastructure for para-sports and its commitment to inclusion following strong performances at the **Paris 2024 Paralympics**.
