New Delhi to host 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March, 2nd leg confirmed
Synopsis
New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix for a second time, with competition set for 15–17 March. The eight-stop season spanning four continents is the most geographically expansive in recent years — and with Tashkent 2027 World Championships on the line, every race carries qualification weight.
Key Takeaways
New Delhi will host the 2nd leg of the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix , with competition from 15–17 March 2027 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium .
This is New Delhi's second time hosting the Grand Prix, after a successful debut in 2025 .
The 2027 season features eight stops across four continents , running from February to September 2027 .
The series serves as a key qualification pathway for the Tashkent 2027 World Para Athletics Championships .
Grosseto, Italy returns to the calendar for the first time since 2019 ; Cali, Colombia features for a third consecutive year .
The season concludes with the third edition of the World Para Athletics Women's Grand Prix in Olomouc , from 2–4 September 2027 .
New Delhi will host the second leg of the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix from 15 to 17 March 2027, with athlete classification scheduled from 12 to 14 March at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The confirmation comes as World Para Athletics announced a full eight-stop season spanning four continents, serving as a critical qualification corridor ahead of the Tashkent 2027 World Para Athletics Championships.
New Delhi's Return to the Grand Prix Stage
This marks the second time the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, having made a successful debut in 2025. New Delhi joins Dubai as one of only two cities on the 2027 calendar that have previously staged World Para Athletics Championships — Dubai hosted the global meet in 2019, and New Delhi in 2025. The pairing of both cities in the opening phase of the season reflects their established status in the international para-athletics circuit.
Full 2027 Season Calendar
The season opens in Dubai at the end of January 2027, before moving to New Delhi in March. The circuit then travels to the Americas, with the Cali Grand Prix in Colombia returning for a third consecutive year. Africa features twice on the schedule — first with the traditional Tunis Grand Prix in late March, followed by Rabat, Morocco, which made its Grand Prix debut in 2026 and returns in 2027.
Grosseto, Italy, rejoins the calendar for the first time since 2019 — the city also hosted the Grand Prix in 2016, the same year it staged the European Championships. Tlaxcala, Mexico, another 2026 debutant, also features again. The season concludes in Olomouc, Czech Republic, which will host the third edition of the World Para Athletics Women's Grand Prix from 2 to 4 September 2027.
The complete schedule is as follows:
- Dubai — Classification: 30 January–1 February; Competition: 2–5 February 2027
- New Delhi — Classification: 12–14 March; Competition: 15–17 March 2027
- Cali — Classification: 22–24 March; Competition: 25–28 March 2027
- Tunis — Classification: 30 March–1 April; Competition: 2–4 April 2027
- Grosseto — Classification: 13–15 April; Competition: 16–18 April 2027
- Rabat — Classification: 19–21 April; Competition: 22–24 April 2027
- Tlaxcala — Classification: 30 April–3 May; Competition: 4–7 May 2027
- Olomouc — Classification: 30 August–1 September; Competition: 2–4 September 2027
Why the Grand Prix Matters
The Grand Prix series provides para-athletes with structured international competition across multiple continents, enabling them to accumulate qualifying standards and competitive experience ahead of the World Championships. With Tashkent 2027 on the horizon, the eight-stop season offers athletes from diverse classifications a structured pathway to meet global benchmarks. Notably, this is the broadest geographic spread the series has featured in recent years, with stops across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What's Next for India
India's para-athletics programme has grown considerably since the country's strong showing at recent international competitions. Hosting the Grand Prix for a second time positions New Delhi as a recurring fixture on the global para-athletics map, potentially boosting domestic talent exposure and athlete development ahead of major multi-sport events. The March 2027 event is expected to draw a significant international field given the championship-qualification stakes involved.
Point of View
The presence of a home Grand Prix is an opportunity that Indian sports bodies must actively convert into qualification berths, not just hosting optics. The eight-continent spread of this season also reflects how the para-athletics calendar is maturing into a genuinely global circuit — a shift worth tracking for Indian athletes who remain underrepresented at the top of the classification rankings.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix be held in New Delhi?
The New Delhi leg of the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix is scheduled from 15 to 17 March 2027, with athlete classification running from 12 to 14 March. The venue is the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Is this the first time New Delhi is hosting the World Para Athletics Grand Prix?
No, this is the second time New Delhi is hosting the event. The city made its Grand Prix debut in 2025, which was described as highly successful by World Para Athletics.
How many stops are on the 2027 World Para Athletics Grand Prix calendar?
The 2027 season features eight stops across four continents — Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas — running from early February through early September 2027.
Why is the 2027 Grand Prix season significant for para-athletes?
The 2027 Grand Prix season is a crucial competitive pathway because it allows para-athletes to achieve qualification standards ahead of the Tashkent 2027 World Para Athletics Championships. International experience gained across the eight-stop circuit directly feeds into championship eligibility.
Which cities are new or returning to the 2027 Grand Prix calendar?
Grosseto, Italy returns for the first time since 2019, having also hosted in 2016. Rabat, Morocco and Tlaxcala, Mexico both return after making their Grand Prix debuts in 2026. Cali, Colombia features for a third consecutive year.
