New Delhi to Host 2025 Para Athletics Championships

India is set to host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships for the first time, with the event scheduled from September 26 to October 5 at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Announced by the World Para Athletics (WPA), this marks the 12th edition of the championships and the largest international para sports event in India's history. The event will feature over 1,000 athletes from more than 100 countries, serving as a significant precursor to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. In addition, a World Para Athletics Grand Prix will take place at the same venue in March 2025. Paul Fitzgerald, head of WPA, emphasized the importance of this event for promoting inclusivity and enhancing the visibility of persons with disabilities in India, particularly following the country's recent success in para athletics. Hosting such major events is part of India's ambition to establish itself as a global sporting hub, aiming for future events like the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.