India Hosts Largest-Ever World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi

India is hosting the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5, featuring over 2200 para-athletes from 104 countries competing across 186 medal events. The Indian contingent, the largest-ever with 73 athletes, aims to improve on their previous performance of 17 medals at the 2024 championships in Kobe, with top medal prospects including javelin thrower Sumit Antil and club thrower Dharambir Nain, who is also a flag-bearer. The event marks a significant milestone as the largest para sports event ever held in India and features diverse classifications for athletes based on their impairments. Meanwhile, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025, India's premier domestic men's T20 cricket tournament, is scheduled from November 26 to December 18 with 32 teams competing in updated formats including a Super League stage. The tournament is a key platform for players to showcase talent and secure IPL or national team opportunities. Additionally, the Airports Authority of India is organizing the All India AAI Inter Zonal Athletics Meet 2025-26 in Mumbai, emphasizing athletics development at the regional level.