Published on October 7, 2025
Delhi, India
On October 6, 2025, as the curtains fell on the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit up social media with effusive praise, dubbing the contingent’s performance “historic” and a beacon for millions. Hosting the event for the first time, India clinched 22 medals – its best-ever showing, surging from 17 at the 2024 Kobe edition to a podium-topping 10th overall. With 6 golds gleaming brightest, this wasn’t mere metal; it was a manifesto of resilience, shattering barriers and scripting stories of unbreakable spirit. As Modi tweeted, “Their success will inspire several people” – and he’s spot on. Dive into the dazzle, from javelin javelins to high-jump heroics.
Medal Mania: India’s Stellar 22-Haul Breakdown – Golds, Silvers, and Bronze Brilliance
India’s tally wasn’t just numbers; it was a symphony of sweat and strategy, with 6 golds, 9 silvers, and 7 bronzes sealing 10th spot among 104 nations.
- Gold Rush (6): Sumit Antil dominated Men’s Javelin F64 for his third world title; Sandip Singh Sargar speared gold in Men’s Javelin F44; Shailesh Kumar leaped to history with an Asian Record in Men’s High Jump T63; Rinku Hooda hurled gold in Men’s Javelin F46; Nishad Kumar soared in Men’s High Jump T47; Simran Sharma sprinted to glory in Women’s 100m T12.
- Silver Surge (9): Ekta Bhyan clubbed silver in Women’s Club Throw F51; Deepthi Jeevanji dashed silver in Women’s 400m T20; Sundar Singh Gurjar nabbed silver in Men’s Javelin F46; Sandeep threw silver in Men’s Javelin F44; Yogesh Kathuniya discus-ed silver in Men’s Discus F56; Dharambir clubbed silver in Men’s Club Throw F51; Simran Sharma doubled up with silver in Women’s 200m T12; Preethi Pal powered silver in Women’s 100m T35; Navdeep Singh speared silver in Men’s Javelin F41.
- Bronze Blitz (7): Varun Singh Bhati bounded bronze in Men’s High Jump T63; Atul Kaushik discus-ed bronze in Men’s Discus F57; Soman Rana shot bronze in Men’s Shot Put F57; Preethi Pal doubled with bronze in Women’s 200m T35; Pardeep Kumar discus-ed bronze in Men’s Discus F64; Praveen Kumar high-jumped bronze in Men’s High Jump T64; Sandeep sprinted bronze in Men’s 200m T44.
This haul smashed three championship records, seven Asian records, and over 30 personal bests – a testament to targeted training under schemes like Target Olympic Podium.
PM Modi’s Masterclass Praise: Quotes That Fuel the Fire
Modi’s words weren’t perfunctory; they were a rallying cry for the nation, shared via X on October 6, 2025.
- Full-Throated Felicitations: “A historic performance by our para-athletes! This year’s World Para-Athletics Championships have been very special. The Indian contingent had its best-ever performance, winning 22 medals, including 6 Gold Medals. Congrats to our athletes. Their success will inspire several people.”
- Hosting Honor: “I am proud of each and every member of our contingent and wish them the very best for their future endeavours. Hosting the tournament in Delhi has also been an honour for India. Gratitude to athletes and support staff from almost 100 nations who were a part of the tournament.”
- Inspirational Impact: Echoing across platforms, his shoutout underscores para-sports’ rise, aligning with initiatives like Khelo India and TOPS that backed 16 of the medalists.
From the PM’s desk to Delhi’s tracks, it’s clear: This is India’s para-revolution in motion.
Championship Chronicles: New Delhi 2025’s Global Glow-Up
The event wasn’t just India’s stage – it was a worldwide whirlwind of wonder, blending competition with cultural camaraderie.
- Scale & Spectacle: 2,000 athletes from 104 nations battled in 186 events over nine days (September 27 to October 5), birthing 35 world records and 104 championship records – a record-shattering spectacle.
- Podium Parity: 44 countries snagged golds, 63 nabbed medals overall; hosts India leaped to 10th, up from 17th in Kobe, signaling a sharp ascent in global para-athletics.
- Home Advantage Highlights: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium pulsed with energy, from Shailesh Kumar’s opening-day Asian Record gold to Sumit Antil’s javelin mastery – feats that fused fitness with fervor.
Beyond medals, it spotlighted inclusivity, with 15 TOPS athletes and one Khelo India star shining, proving grassroots grit pays off.
