Published: 11 March 2026Olympics.comSports
World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026: India Dominates with 208 Medals in New Delhi
India delivered a dominant performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi (March 11-13), finishing first with 208 medals — 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze. Russia was second with 35 medals. Around 257 athletes from eight nations competed, with India fielding 219 athletes.
Key performances: Paralympic champion Sumit Antil won javelin gold with 69.25m; Paris 2024 double medallist Preethi Pal won 200m gold (30.26s); Shubham Juyal won shot put gold (14.45m). India swept all three medals in multiple events. The Grand Prix marked a strong start to the 2026 para athletics season.
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Q: Assess India's performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 held in New Delhi and discuss what it indicates about para-athletics development in the country.
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India dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, 11-13 March 2026, in New Delhi with 208 medals — 75 gold, 69 silver, 64 bronze — finishing ahead of Russia's 35. Two hundred fifty-seven athletes from eight nations competed. Highlights: Sumit Antil's javelin 69.25m, Preethi Pal's 200m 30.26s, Shubham Juyal 14.45m shot put.
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