India’s Best-Ever Medal Haul at World Para Athletics Championships 2025

India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi, by securing a total of 18 medals — comprising 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. This remarkable feat surpasses the country’s previous record of 17 medals at the Kobe 2024 Championships, reaffirming India’s growing dominance in global para-sports. The championship, featuring over 2,000 athletes from 104 countries, marked a historic moment for Indian para-athletics and showcased the nation’s commitment to inclusivity, excellence, and sports empowerment.

India’s Medal Tally at a Glance

Medal Type/Count

• Gold: 6
• Silver:7
• Bronze: 5
• Total: 18

This performance represents India’s best-ever showing in the tournament’s history and demonstrates the success of its para-sports development programs.

Gold Medal Winners: Champions of Determination

Six Indian athletes stood atop the podium with gold medals, displaying elite performance and resilience.

1. Simran Sharma – Women’s 100m T12
2. Nishad Kumar – Men’s High Jump T47
3. Sumit Antil – Men’s Javelin Throw F64
4. Sandip Sanjay Sargar – Men’s Javelin Throw F44
5. Rinku Hooda – Men’s Javelin Throw F46
6. Shailesh Kumar – Men’s High Jump T63

Among them, Simran Sharma emerged as one of the stars of the championship, winning two medals — a gold in 100m T12 and a silver in 200m T12.

Double Medalists: Simran Sharma & Preeti Pal Shine Bright

Two Indian athletes achieved double podium finishes, symbolizing depth and versatility in Indian para athletics.

Simran Sharma

• Gold – Women’s 100m T12
• Silver – Women’s 200m T12

Preeti Pal

• Silver – Women’s 100m T35
• Bronze – Women’s 200m T35

Their performances drew global praise, as both dominated their respective sprint categories with precision and consistency.

Other Medal Winners: India’s Para Heroes

Silver Medalists (9)

1. Navdeep – Men’s Javelin Throw F41
2. Ekta Bhyan – Women’s Club Throw F51
3. Dharambir – Men’s Club Throw F51
4. Sandeep – Men’s Javelin Throw F44
5. Yogesh Kathuniya – Men’s Discus Throw F56
6. Sundar Singh Gurjar – Men’s Javelin Throw F46
7. Deepthi Jeevanji – Women’s 400m T20
8. Preeti Pal – Women’s 100m T35
9. Simran Sharma – Women’s 200m T12

Bronze Medalists (7)

1. Sandeep – Men’s 200m T44
2. Soman Rana – Men’s Shot Put F57
3. Praveen Kumar – Men’s High Jump T64
4. Preeti Pal – Women’s 200m T35
5. Pardeep Kumar – Men’s Discus Throw F64
6. Atul Kaushik – Men’s Discus Throw F57
7. Varun Singh Bhati – Men’s High Jump T63

This diversity of events — from sprinting to throwing and jumping — highlights India’s multi-disciplinary strength in para athletics.

India’s Rising Para Sports Dominance

• The 2025 edition showcased India’s depth in field events, particularly javelin and high jump, where multiple medals were won.
• India’s home advantage, combined with strong institutional support from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), contributed to this record-breaking success.

Hosting the event in New Delhi also helped raise awareness about para sports, further encouraging inclusion and accessibility in athletics.

Key Takeaways

• Event: World Para Athletics Championships 2025
• Host City: New Delhi, India
• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
• Dates: September 27 – October 5, 2025
• India’s Rank: 10th overall
• Medal Tally: 22 medals (6 Gold, 9 Silver, 7 Bronze)