World Para Athletics Grand Prix: Praveen, Navdeep, and Dharambir Lead India's Efforts
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Synopsis
India's premier para-athletes, including Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh, and Dharambir, will lead the country's efforts at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 from March 11 to 13, featuring over 90 competitions with participants from 20 countries.
Key Takeaways
- India's top para-athletes are set to compete.
- Event scheduled from March 11 to 13 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
- Over 90 competitions anticipated.
- Participation from 20 countries.
- A significant step for para-athletics in India.
New Delhi, March 7 (NationPress) India’s elite para-athletes, including Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh, and Dharambir, are set to spearhead the nation’s efforts at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi 2025, scheduled from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This three-day event will showcase more than 90 competitions featuring top-tier para-athletes from 20 nations.
Leading the Indian contingent will be the gold medallists from the Paris Paralympics – Praveen Kumar (High Jump, T64), Navdeep Singh (Javelin, F41), and Dharambir (Club Throw, F51). They will be accompanied by other distinguished para-athletes like Ravi Rangoli, who secured gold at the recent National Para Athletics Championships and finished fifth in the Paris Paralympics.
The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi 2025 will host a total of 250 para-athletes, approximately 145 from India and 105 international participants, making it one of the largest para-athletics events in the country.
Expressing his excitement about competing in India’s first Grand Prix, Praveen Kumar remarked, "Competing in front of a home crowd at such a prestigious event is truly special. The Grand Prix in New Delhi is a huge step for para-athletics in India, and I’m eager to put on a great performance for our supporters."
Dharambir, champion in the Club Throw F51 category, stated, "This is a historic moment for para-athletics in India. Having a Grand Prix in our own country is a dream come true, and it gives us the perfect platform to prepare for future global events. The energy and enthusiasm here will be incredible, and I hope to make the nation proud once again."
India enters the competition with strong momentum, having achieved 14 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 3 Bronze) at the recently concluded Dubai Grand Prix. The upcoming Grand Prix in New Delhi will serve as an essential platform for Indian athletes to continue their dominance on the global stage and prepare for future international championships.
The event will not only highlight the exceptional talent of para-athletes but also reinforce India’s growing stature in the world of para-sports.
