India Launches Logo and Mascot ‘Viraaj’ for 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
With exactly 100 days to go, India unveiled the official logo and mascot of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at an event in New Delhi on June 20, 2025. This marks a significant moment as India is hosting the prestigious global para athletics event for the first time, to be held from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The mascot, Viraaj, is a young elephant equipped with a blade prosthesis, symbolizing strength, resilience, and inclusive sports.
India is preparing to host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time, with the 100-day countdown kicking off through the launch of the event’s logo and mascot. With over 100 countries expected to participate in the 12th edition, the announcement by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) highlights the nation’s commitment to inclusive sporting excellence and world-class event hosting.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | World Para Athletics Championships Logo and Mascot Unveiled |
| Host Country | India (for the first time) |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi |
| Mascot | Viraaj – Elephant with blade prosthesis |
| Total Events | 186 medal events |
| Participating Nations Over | 100 |
| Track Preparation | Athletics track being relaid, to be ready a month in advance |
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