India Dominates the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
🇮🇳 India Dominates the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
Following their success at the Paris Paralympics, Indian para-athletes carried the momentum into the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in Kobe, Japan.
🥇 Historic Medal Count
India clinched a total of 32 medals, including:
- 🥇 10 Golds
- 🥈 11 Silvers
- 🥉 11 Bronzes
This performance marked India’s best-ever result at the Para Athletics Worlds.
🌟 Major Highlights
Sumit Antil’s hat-trick of golds
Sumit Antil once again proved his dominance in the javelin F64 category with a third consecutive world title.
Mariyappan Thangavelu’s comeback
Veteran high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu returned to the podium with a stunning silver after battling injury setbacks.
Shailesh Kumar’s breakout season
Rising star Shailesh Kumar bagged gold in T63 high jump and set a new Asian record, cementing his status as one of the brightest young talents.
Women shine bright
The Indian women’s contingent, led by Ekta Bhyan and Deepa Malik, secured multiple medals in discus and club throw, showing depth and consistency.
🌏 India’s para sporting revolution
India’s rise in para athletics has been built on systematic training, scientific support, and unprecedented government backing.
From grassroots scouting to world-class coaching, the ecosystem is now delivering global results.
“Our athletes are redefining what’s possible. This is India’s decade in para sports.”
— Deepa Malik, President, Paralympic Committee of India.
With the Para Athletics Championships 2025 success, India has firmly established itself as a global force — not just in participation, but in consistent, world-class excellence.