Synopsis
On March 13, Rinku Hooda led India's impressive performances on Day 2 of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, achieving gold in men's javelin F46. Indian athletes excelled across various categories, securing multiple medals in javelin, discus, and track events at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.Key Takeaways
- Rinku Hooda wins gold in men's javelin F46.
- India sweeps medals in men's javelin F12/F37/F42/F43.
- Ritender and Atul Kaushik also secure golds for India.
- Indian women athletes excel in javelin and shot put events.
- Approximately 150 Indian para-athletes compete in the event.
New Delhi, March 13 (NationPress) Rinku Hooda emerged as the standout athlete as the host nation, India, showcased yet another strong performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.
Rinku Hooda was the highlight of the day in the men's javelin throw F46 category, securing gold with a throw of 60.26m, while the home team achieved a clean sweep in the men's javelin F12/F37/F42/F43 combined event.
His performance not only underscored his role as the top performer of the day but also extended his remarkable form after clinching victory at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships in Goa and earning a silver medal at the fourth Asian Para Games.
In the men's javelin F12/F37/F42/F43 combined category, Indian competitors dominated the podium. Pushpendra Singh led the team with a gold-winning throw of 57.57m, followed by Mohit who earned silver with a 45.45m throw, and Jaswant who secured bronze with a throw of 45.94m.
Ritender added another gold to India's tally in the men's javelin F40/F41 category, with an impressive throw of 30.33m.
In the men's discus throw F56/F57 event, Atul Kaushik claimed gold with a throw of 43.92m, while Ram Kumar Yadav took home the silver with a distance of 30.59m.
Indian female athletes also shone brightly, with Baghyashri Madhavrao Jadhav winning gold in the women's javelin F34 category with a throw of 12.73m. Khushboo Gill secured silver in the women's shot put with a throw of 9.52m, while Ananya Bansal earned bronze with a 7.73m effort.
In track events, Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched gold in the men's 400m T47 event with a time of 48.78 seconds, while Jasbeer came in second at 49.64 seconds, and Bhavikkumar Dineshbhai secured bronze in 50.32 seconds.
The men's 400m T35/T36 category also saw India's Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav winning a silver medal with a time of 64.09 seconds.
Nearly 150 Indian para-athletes are participating in 90 medal events at the World Para Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, which will wrap up on Thursday. Now in its 12th season, the World Para Athletics Grand Prix features the world's elite para-athletes competing for medals across multiple meets, similar to the Diamond League.
