Published: 11 October 2025Olympics.comSports
World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi: India Achieves Best-Ever 22-Medal Tally
India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, from September 27 to October 5 — the first time the event was hosted in India and South Asia. India finished 10th overall with 22 medals: 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze.
Key Indian gold medallists included Shailesh Kumar (high jump T63, Asian record), Sumit Antil (javelin throw F64, championship record), Nishad Kumar (high jump), and Simran Sharma (100m). Indians set 3 championship records, 7 Asian records, and 30+ personal bests. The 12th edition saw participation from athletes across the world, establishing New Delhi as a major para-athletics venue.
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Q: Highlight India's historic performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 hosted in New Delhi.
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At the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October, India finished tenth with its best-ever 22 medals — 6 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze. Gold winners Shailesh Kumar, Sumit Antil, Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma led 3 championship, 7 Asian records.
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How many medals did India win at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi?
Explanation · Correct answer CIndia achieved its best-ever tally of 22 medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze) at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when were the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held?
They were held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5, 2025. It was the first time the event was hosted in India and South Asia.
What was India's medal tally at the championships?
India finished 10th overall with 22 medals. The tally included 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Which Indian gold medallists and events are mentioned?
Mentioned Indian gold medallists included Shailesh Kumar in high jump T63, Sumit Antil in javelin throw F64, Nishad Kumar in high jump, and Simran Sharma in the 100m. Shailesh Kumar set an Asian record and Sumit Antil set a championship record.
What records and performances did Indian athletes achieve?
Indians set 3 championship records, 7 Asian records, and more than 30 personal bests. The 12th edition also established New Delhi as a major para-athletics venue.
