New Delhi: India achieved their best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, which was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5. The Indian contingent delivered a remarkable show of consistency and courage on home turf as they clinched 22 medals. They won six gold, nine silver and seven bronze and finished 10th on the podium.
For India, this campaign was more than just about medals as it was about belief, preparation and breaking barriers. The hosts surpassed their previous best tally of 17 medals, underlining the rapid rise of para athletics in the country.
The gold rush was led by Simran Sharma, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, Sandip Sanjay Sargar, Rinku Hooda and Shailesh Kumar, each excelling in their respective events. Simran, in particular, was one of the standout stars as she won the women’s 100m T12 title before adding a silver in the 200m T12.
Bharat’s Highest-Ever Performance at the World Para Athletics Championships!
Heartiest congratulations to all our para athletes. pic.twitter.com/1kVivtXy3S
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 5, 2025
India found multiple heroes this week. Alongside Simran Sharma, Preeti Pal emerged as another double medallist who picked up silver in the women’s 100m T35 and bronze in the 200m T35.
Indian veterans like Sumit Antil and Nishad Kumar once again proved their class while newcomers stepped up to make their mark. The javelin contingent, in particular, dominated across categories as they contributed multiple medals including golds from Antil, Sargar, and Hooda.
| Player | Event | Medal Won |
| Simran Sharma | Women’s 100m T12 | Gold |
| Nishad Kumar | Men’s High Jump T47 | Gold |
| Sumit Antil | Men’s Javelin Throw F64 | Gold |
| Sandip Sanjay Sargar | Men’s Javelin Throw F44 | Gold |
| Rinku Hooda | Men’s Javelin Throw F46 | Gold |
| Shailesh Kumar | Men’s High Jump T63 | Gold |
| Simran Sharma | Women’s 200m T12 | Silver |
| Preeti Pal | Women’s 100m T35 | Silver |
| Navdeep | Men’s Javelin Throw F41 | Silver |
| Ekta Bhyan | Women’s Club Throw F51 | Silver |
| Dharambir | Men’s Club Throw F51 | Silver |
| Sandeep | Men’s Javelin Throw F44 | Silver |
| Yogesh Kathuniya | Men’s Discus Throw F56 | Silver |
| Sundar Singh Gurjar | Men’s Javelin Throw F46 | Silver |
| Deepthi Jeevanji | Women’s 400m T20 | Silver |
| Sandeep | Men’s 200m T44 | Bronze |
| Soman Rana | Men’s Shot Put F57 | Bronze |
| Praveen Kumar | Men’s High Jump T64 | Bronze |
| Preeti Pal | Women’s 200m T35 | Bronze |
| Pardeep Kumar | Men’s Discus Throw F64 | Bronze |
| Atul Kaushik | Men’s Discus Throw F57 | Bronze |
| Varun Singh Bhati | Men’s High Jump T63 | Bronze |
This was India’s finest outing in the championship’s history, the one that reflected the depth, planning and talent in the country’s para-athletic system. With six gold medals leading the charge and a total tally of 22, this edition will be remembered as a turning point for Indian para sports.
As the crowd roared in Delhi, one thing became clear that India’s para athletes are no longer just participants; they are champions shaping a new sporting legacy.
