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India Shines Bright at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi concluded with India making history. Hosting the prestigious event for the first time, the country showcased talent, determination, and resilience on the global stage. The official mascot, Viraaj, a young elephant with a blade prosthesis, symbolised courage, optimism, and the unstoppable spirit of para-athletes.

Brazil finished at the top of the medal tally with 44 medals, including 15 gold, 20 silver and 9 bronze. China, with 13 gold, 22 silver and 17 bronze medals, was the team with the most medals (52) but finished in second place due to winning two fewer golds than Brazil. Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic of Iran, with 9 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze medals, finished at the number three spot. India’s 73 athletes delivered their best-ever performance, winning a total of 22 medals – 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze. The Junior Age has all the details from the World Para Athletics Championships 2025.

India breaks record at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 by winning 22 medals:

6 Gold Medals India bagged at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025

1. Sumit Antil – Men’s Javelin Throw F64

Sumit Antil clinched his third consecutive gold in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 event. His remarkable throw of 71.37 metres not only secured the top podium spot but also underscored his dominance in the sport.

2. Sandip Singh Sargar – Men’s Javelin Throw F44

Sandip Singh Sargar achieved a personal best throw of 62.82 metres in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44, earning him the gold medal.

3. Shailesh Kumar – Men’s High Jump T63

Shailesh Kumar secured gold with a jump of 1.85 metres in the Men’s High Jump T63 at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025.

4. Rinku Hooda – Men’s Javelin Throw F46

Rinku Hooda achieved a personal best throw of 66.37 metres in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46, clinching the gold medal.

5. Nishad Kumar – Men’s High Jump T47

Nishad Kumar added another gold to India’s tally with a jump of 2.14 metres in the Men’s High Jump T47.

6. Simran Sharma – Women’s 100m T12

Simran Sharma sprinted to the finish line in 11.95 seconds in the Women’s 100m T12, earning the gold medal.

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India Brings Home 9 Silver Medals

1. Deepthi Jeevanji – Women’s 400m T20

Deepthi Jeevanji clocked 55.16 seconds to secure silver in the Women’s 400m T20, marking her second World Championship medal.

2. Sundar Singh Gurjar – Men’s Javelin Throw F46

Sundar Singh Gurjar earned silver with a throw of 64.76 metres in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46.

3. Sandeep – Men’s Javelin Throw F44

Sandeep secured silver with a throw of 61.50 metres in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44.

4. Yogesh Kathuniya – Men’s Discus Throw F56

Yogesh Kathuniya won silver with a throw of 46.50 metres in the Men’s Discus Throw F56.

5. Dharambir – Men’s Club Throw F51

Dharambir won silver with a throw of 29.71 metres in the Men’s Club Throw F51.

6. Simran Sharma – Women’s 100m T12

Simran Sharma added another silver to India’s bag by sprinting in 24.46 seconds in the Women’s 100m T12.

7. Navdeep Singh – Men’s Javelin Throw F41

Navdeep Singh earned silver with a throw of 45.46 metres in the Men’s Javelin Throw F41.

8. Preethi Pal – Women’s 100m T35

Preethi Pal overcame a pistol malfunction to bag silver in the Women’s 100m T35, finishing with a season-best 14.33 seconds.

9. Ekta Bhyan – Women’s Club Throw F51

Ekta Bhyan won silver with a season-best throw of 19.80 metres in the Women’s Club Throw F51.

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India won 7 Bronze Medals at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025

1. Varun Singh Bhati – Men’s High Jump T63

Varun Singh Bhati won bronze with 1.80 metres jump in the Men’s High Jump T63, marking his second World Championship medal.

2. Atul Kaushik – Men’s Discus Throw F57

Atul Kaushik secured bronze with a throw of 45.61 metres in the Men’s Discus Throw F57.

3. Sandeep – Men’s 200m T44

Sandeep secured a bronze with a personal best of 23.60 seconds in the Men’s 200m T44.

4. Preethi Pal – Women’s 200m T35

Preethi Pal became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic track medals by clocking 30.03 seconds in the Women’s 200m T35.

5. Pardeep Kumar – Men’s Discus Throw F64

Pardeep Kumar won bronze with a throw of 45.61 metres in the Men’s Discus Throw F64.

6. Praveen Kumar – Men’s High Jump T64

Praveen Kumar secured bronze with a jump of 1.80 metres in the Men’s High Jump T64.

7. Soman Rana – Men’s Shot Put F57

Soman Rana earned bronze with a strategic throw of 15.30 metres in the Men’s Shot Put F57.

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India Stuns The World Games 2025 With Record-Breaking 3 Medals

India has made history at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, by finishing with three medals – one silver and two bronze. This is India’s best-ever performance at the event. Earlier, India’s top performance was way back in 1989, when the country won two medals in powerlifting at the Karlsruhe Games in Germany.

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Details of India’s Medals:

Archery: Rishabh Yadav brought home India’s first medal at Chengdu by winning bronze in the men’s compound archery event.

Wushu: Namrata Batra made history by winning silver in the women’s sanda 52kg event on August 19. This was India’s first-ever medal in wushu at the World Games! The 24-year-old, who is a four-time national champion and last year’s Asian Championship silver medallist, lost to local star Mengyue Chen of China in the final.

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Word Check: 

Wushu means “martial arts” in Chinese. It has two disciplines:

  • Sanda: A full-contact combat sport, much like kickboxing.
  • Taolu: A mix of martial arts and gymnastics, where athletes score points for their choreography and moves.

Roller Sports: Anandkumar Velkumar clinched bronze in the men’s 1000m inline speed skating track event, giving India its first medal in roller sports at the World Games.

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Ancient Civilization Found in Tamil Nadu by 2,500-Year-Old Skulls

In a modest university lab in Tamil Nadu, researchers are meticulously working on a 2,500-year-old tooth using a tiny drill to scrape away enamel. The tooth belongs to one of two human skulls that scientists at Madurai Kamaraj University are using to digitally reconstruct faces. The goal is to understand what the region’s early inhabitants might have looked like.

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Discoveries at Kondagai and Keeladi

Both skulls, belonging to men, were excavated from Kondagai, an ancient burial site about 4 km from Keeladi—an archaeological location that has become a political and historical focal point in India.

Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu suggest that Keeladi was home to an urban civilization dating back to 580 BC. This discovery challenges the traditional narrative that early urbanization in India was confined to the north, as seen in the Indus Valley Civilization, which emerged over 5,000 years ago.

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Life in Ancient Keeladi

The findings indicate that the people of Keeladi were:

  • Literate and highly skilled
  • Engaged in trade across the subcontinent and abroad
  • Living in brick houses
  • Practicing burial rituals where the deceased were interred with daily necessities like food grains and pots in massive urns

So far, archaeologists have excavated around 50 burial urns from Kondagai, offering a rare glimpse into the daily lives, skills, and cultural practices of this ancient civilization.

A New Chapter in Southern Indian History

The facial reconstructions from the skulls provide a tangible connection to the people who once inhabited the region. These discoveries highlight that southern India had its own independent urban civilization, contributing significantly to the understanding of the Indian subcontinent’s early history.

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Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu delivered a historic performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad on August 25, 2025. She clinched the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category, lifting a total of 193kg and setting new championship records.

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A Historic Lift

  • Snatch: 84kg (record)
  • Clean & Jerk: 109kg (record)
    The crowd erupted as Chanu dominated the platform, demonstrating remarkable resilience and precision.

Road to Redemption

This victory comes after her fourth-place finish at Paris 2024, a moment that fueled her determination to come back stronger. The win also secured her a direct berth for Glasgow 2026, a significant step in her journey towards future international glory.

Praise and Recognition

Officials, peers, and fans celebrated her success. The Indian Weightlifting Federation president hailed her achievement as “an inspiration for new talent nationwide.”

Overcoming Challenges

Chanu switched to the 48kg category following global regulation changes, a strategic decision that paid off. Despite missed attempts, she displayed composure and adaptability to emerge as champion.

Looking Ahead

This win gives me confidence ahead of the World Championships in October,” Chanu said. Her journey continues to symbolize perseverance, humility, and dedication, inspiring countless aspiring athletes.

The Bigger Picture

Mirabai Chanu’s success highlights India’s growing dominance in international weightlifting and reinforces the importance of community support in nurturing sporting talent.

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India Shines at International Astronomy Olympiad 2025 in Mumbai

India has made history by hosting the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) for the first time in Mumbai from August 11 to 21, 2025. This prestigious global event brought together nearly 300 talented students from 64 countries, who competed to solve challenging problems in space science, stars, and physics.

India’s Stellar Performance

The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, winning four gold medals and one silver medal, earning India the top rank overall.

Medal Winners

  • Gold Medalists:
    • Banibrata Majee – Delhi
    • Akshat Srivastava – Kolkata
    • Aarush Mishra – Bengaluru
    • Panini – Patna
  • Silver Medalist:
    • Sumant Gupta – Gurugram

A Proud Moment for India

Hosting the IOAA for the first time marked a significant milestone for India’s contribution to global science education. The competition not only highlighted young Indian talent but also strengthened international collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Events like the IOAA play a vital role in encouraging young minds to explore the mysteries of space, fostering scientific curiosity, and paving the way for future astronomers and astrophysicists.