Modi Hails World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi
The 12th edition, featuring 2,200 athletes from 104 countries, runs till October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, showcasing resilience and inclusive sports
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2025-09-27 13:18 GMT
India is proud to be hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as the mega sporting event began here.In a post on X, he said, "A warm welcome and best wishes to all participants. This tournament celebrates human determination and spirit. May this tournament inspire a more inclusive and vibrant sporting culture across the world."
Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will be showcasing their grit and resilience on the sporting field during the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships.
India, a rising power in para sports, including para athletics, has rolled out top-class facilities for the 12th edition of the showpiece, which will run till October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
With 2,200 athletes and officials from 104 countries participating in the nine-day showpiece, the New Delhi edition is the biggest in history, with India joining Qatar (2015), UAE (2019) and Japan (2024) as the fourth nation to host the prestigious event.