India is set to field its largest contingent ever at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025. The championship will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5.
Sports News: India will participate with its largest contingent to date at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5. This year, 35 Indian athletes will make their debut on the world stage for the first time. This is considered a new chapter in the history of Indian para-sports.
Among these new athletes, javelin thrower Mahendra Gurjar's name stands out the most. Gurjar set a new World Record this year by throwing the javelin 61.17 meters in the men's F42 category at the Notwil Grand Prix in Switzerland.
Mahendra Gurjar: A New Symbol of India's Hopes
The most notable name among these new athletes is javelin thrower Mahendra Gurjar. Gurjar had set a new World Record this year by throwing the javelin 61.17 meters in the men's F42 category at the Notwil Grand Prix in Switzerland. Gurjar, currently training in Patiala, believes that this championship is not just about medals, but an opportunity to showcase the spirit and capability of Indian para-athletes to the world.
Mahendra stated, "We hope our performance will inspire more youth, especially girls, to pursue their sporting dreams. This will also prove to be a milestone in the development of para-sports in our country."
Key Indian Athletes Making Their Debut
Among the talented athletes making their debut at the World Championships for the first time are:
- Atul Kaushik (Discus Throw F57)
- Praveen (Discus Throw F46)
- Hani (Discus Throw F37)
- Mit Patel (Long Jump T44)
- Manjeet (Javelin Throw F13)
- Vishu (Long Jump T12)
- Pushpendra Singh (Javelin Throw F44)
- Ajay Singh (Long Jump T47)
- Shubham Juyal (Shot Put F57)
- Beerbhader Singh (Discus Throw F57)
- Dayavanti (Women's 400m T20)
- Ameesha Rawat (Women's Shot Put F46)
- Anandi Kulanthayasamy (Club Throw F32)
- Suchitra Parida (Women's Javelin Throw F56)
The preparation and enthusiasm of these athletes demonstrate that India is fully prepared to deliver a spectacular performance at this championship. This championship is being considered the largest para-event ever hosted in India. More than 2200 athletes and officials from over 100 countries will participate in this event. A total of 186 medal events will be held, with high expectations for excellent performances from India's athletes.
