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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.

Paralympic Committee of India

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.

World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Paralympic Committee of India

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.

World Para Athletics Championships 2025
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India Set New Records At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

India’s weightlifters set the stage ablaze at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, hosted at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from 24 to 30 August. The event turned into a true pan-Commonwealth spectacle, drawing around 290 athletes from nearly 30 countries. Competing on home soil, Team India not only clinched the top spot on the leaderboard but also produced record-breaking performances that made the entire country proud. The Junior Age has all the details here!

Know all about India’s Stellar Performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025:

When & Where Was Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 Held

The championship marked the 30th edition overall and the 25th senior edition of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. Ahmedabad turned into a hub of power, grit, and glory, with lifters from across the Commonwealth nations battling it out.

Medal Wins in Senior Category

India’s senior squad brought home 13 medals: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.

  • Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) dazzled the crowd with gold and a 193 kg total, smashing three Commonwealth records.
  • Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) lifted his way to gold.
  • Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) won gold with a 335 kg total.
    Other medals came from Soumya Dalvi, Sneha Soren, Bindyarani Devi, Nirupama Devi, Mehak Sharma, Dilbag Singh, Harjinder Kaur, Lovepreet Singh, and Vanshita Verma.

Also read, Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Championships

Medal Wins in Junior & Youth Categories

The juniors and youth lifters carried the momentum forward, sweeping trophies across boys and girls. India claimed 27 medals, including several record-breaking feats.

  • Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) struck gold with 348 kg, setting a junior Commonwealth record.
  • Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) lifted 192 kg, a Youth World Record, earning the Best Lifter trophy.

Other gold winners included:

  • Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg)
  • Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg)
  • Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg)
  • Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg)
  • Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg)
  • Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg)
  • Mina Santa (W 58 kg)
  • Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg)

By the end of the championship, the Indian contingent had amassed a total of 40 medals, including 27 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze, ensuring a clean sweep of the overall top position.

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

Full List of Indian Participants

Senior Medalists:

  • Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) – Gold
  • Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) – Gold
  • Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) – Gold
  • Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Silver
  • Sneha Soren (W 53 kg) – Silver
  • Bindyarani Devi (W 58 kg) – Silver
  • Nirupama Devi (W 63 kg) – Silver
  • Mehak Sharma (W 86+ kg) – Silver
  • Dilbag Singh (M 94 kg) – Silver
  • Harjinder Kaur (W 69 kg) – Bronze
  • Lovepreet Singh (M 110+ kg) – Bronze
  • Vanshita Verma (W 86 kg) – Bronze

Junior & Youth Medalists:

  • Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) – Gold, Junior Record
  • Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) -Gold, Youth World Record + Best Lifter
  • Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg) – Gold
  • Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg) – Gold
  • Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg) – Gold
  • Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg) – Gold
  • Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg) – Gold
  • Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg) – Gold
  • Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Gold (Junior)
  • Mina Santa (W 58 kg) – Gold
  • Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg) – Gold

The victory marks another big step for India’s rising women footballers, proving the country’s youth talent is ready to shine on bigger stages.

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