Sports & AwardsSkim2025-09-27

India Hosts 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

What Happened

India hosted the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in September 2025. The event saw over 1,000 athletes from 100 nations, with India's Shailesh Kumar securing the first gold medal in the men's high jump T63 category.

Why It Matters

The event marks a milestone in India's sports diplomacy and infrastructure capability, reinforcing its growing status as a global hub for inclusive sporting excellence.

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