Nishad, Simran Win Gold at Para Athletics Worlds 2025

India celebrated a landmark achievement at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on October 3, as Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma each secured gold medals. Their victories came on a historic day when India claimed four medals in total, pushing the nation closer to its best-ever performance at the global para athletics stage.

India’s Big Day at the Championships

Twin Gold Wins Lift National Hopes

• In the Men’s High Jump T47, Nishad Kumar soared to 2.14 meters, clinching his first world championship gold. This effort broke his own Asian record and placed him ahead of elite global competitors.
• On the same day, Simran Sharma triumphed in the Women’s 100 meters T12, clocking 11.95 seconds — her personal best and a significant milestone as her first world title.
• These performances weren’t just about medals — they were statements of determination, skill, and national pride.

Event Highlights and Performances

Nishad Kumar’s Historic Leap

• Nishad Kumar had previously earned silver medals in global meets, including the Tokyo Paralympics.
• At New Delhi 2025, he finally turned silver into gold.
• His leap of 2.14 meters beat Turkey’s Abdullah Ilgaz and the USA’s Roderick Townsend, making it one of the standout moments of the championship.

Simran Sharma’s Speed and Precision

• Simran’s gold in the T12 100m — a classification for athletes with moderate visual impairment — marked a breakthrough in her career.
• Her sub-12 second timing demonstrated not only speed but a perfect execution under pressure.

Other Medals on October 3

India also added two bronze medals that day,

• Preethi Pal in the Women’s 200m T35
• Pardeep Kumar in the Men’s Discus Throw F64
• These achievements further established India as a rising force in global para athletics.

Key Takeaways

• Event: World Para Athletics Championships, New Delhi
• Winners
• Nishad Kumar — Gold in High Jump T47 (2.14 m)
• Simran Sharma — Gold in 100m T12 (11.95 s)
• Additional Medals: Two bronzes by Preethi Pal and Pardeep Kumar