Synopsis
India achieved a stellar performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, topping the medal table with 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. The event showcased India’s expanding influence in para-athletics.Key Takeaways
- India topped the medal tally with 134 medals.
- Exceptional performances in various events.
- Significant wins in both men’s and women’s categories.
- India's athletes showcased remarkable talent and determination.
- Reinforced India’s position in the global para-athletics arena.
New Delhi, March 13 (NationPress) India concluded an outstanding journey at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, achieving a remarkable first-place finish in the medal standings with a total of 134 medals: 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. The athletes exhibited exceptional talent across various track and field events, underscoring the nation’s growing prowess in para-athletics on a global scale.
The closing day of the Grand Prix was filled with exhilarating moments. In the Women’s 200m T35–T38 event, Rhiannon Clarke from Australia secured gold, while Margarita Goncharova from the Neutral Para Athletes team took silver. India’s Preeti Pal, who had already claimed silver during the competition, added a bronze to her accolades.
In the Women’s Long Jump T38, T44, and T61, the legendary Vanessa Low from Australia jumped an impressive 4.96 meters to take gold, with Zhanana Fekolina winning silver and India’s Bhavani Munniyandi earning bronze with a jump of 3.51 meters.
In the Men’s Shot Put F40–F41, Denis Gnezdilov of the Neutral Para Athletes clinched gold, followed by Aiaal Sivtsev with silver, and India’s Ravi Rangoli took home the bronze.
The Men’s 200m T35 event saw Dmitrii Safronov of the Neutral Para Athletes win gold in a time of 24.20 seconds. India’s Vinay finished with silver in 29.58 seconds, and Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav earned bronze in 31.55 seconds. The Neutral Para Athletes also dominated the Men’s 200m T37 with a complete podium sweep.
India enjoyed a significant triumph in the Men’s Shot Put F11–F20 category, where Sagar took gold with a throw of 11.47 meters, followed by Janka Singh with silver at 9.91 meters and Balaji Rajendran with bronze at 9.89 meters. In the Women’s Long Jump T20–T37, Irina Sapanzha won gold with a leap of 5.35 meters, while Valentina secured silver at 5.16 meters, and India’s Bhuvi Agarwal achieved bronze with a jump of 4.16 meters.
In the Men’s Shot Put F33–F34, Uzbekistan's Sarvarbek won gold and Husan took bronze, while India’s Devershee claimed silver. In the Men’s 200m T44, India’s Mit Bharatbhai Patel secured silver with a time of 26.68 seconds, and Ankur also earned a silver in his category with a time of 31.23 seconds.
In the Men’s 200m T61–T64, Japan’s Yuma Tamaki took gold with a throw of 24.16 meters, while India’s Pranav Prashant clinched silver at 24.75 meters, and Naresh won bronze. India’s excellence in field events was evident as they swept the Women’s Discus Throw F56–F57, with Fatima, Suman Bala, and Asha Jalandar winning gold, silver, and bronze, respectively.
In the Men’s Shot Put F35–F37, Uzbekistan's Kudratillokhon won gold with a throw of 14.89 meters, Alan Kokoity earned silver with 14.68 meters, and Albert from the Neutral Para Athletes took bronze. India concluded this momentous event with another podium sweep in the Men’s 5000m T11–T12 event, as Sharath secured gold, Saurabh claimed silver, and Ankur earned bronze.
The final day’s performances not only solidified India’s leadership in the medal tally but also reaffirmed the nation’s status as a global leader in para-athletics.
