Navdeep Singh roars as India finish with record medal haul in World Para Athletics

By Admin

06 Oct, 2025

India’s para athletes made history on home soil at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in New Delhi, finishing their best-ever campaign at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 with a remarkable 22 medals. The thrilling finale on Sunday, October 5, saw India bag four medals on the last day, securing a place in the top 10 nations of the championship   a moment of pride and triumph for the country’s para sports community.

Navdeep Singh Steals the Spotlight Again
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly Navdeep Singh, India’s beloved javelin thrower who became a sensation during the Paris Paralympics for his fiery celebrations. Competing in the F41 javelin category, Navdeep once again electrified the home crowd with his performance. His best throw of 45.46m, a season’s best, earned him the silver medal, finishing just behind Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah. The 24-year-old displayed exceptional composure and determination, proving why he remains one of India’s most admired para-athletes.

Grit and Glory Across the Track
It wasn’t just Navdeep who brought cheer to the Indian camp. Simran Sharma, despite battling exhaustion and a stiff back, delivered an inspiring run to win silver in the women’s 200m T12 event on a scorching day in Delhi. Her mental strength and endurance exemplified the spirit of Indian athletics.

Meanwhile, Preethi Pal, competing in the women’s 100m T35, faced unexpected drama when a starter pistol malfunction forced a rerun. Yet, she remained composed, pushing through fatigue to claim another silver medal for India.

Adding to the day’s success, Sandeep, competing in the men’s 200m T44, clocked a personal best of 23.60 seconds to grab the bronze medal   a surprise result that showcased India’s growing depth in para track events.

India’s Best-Ever Medal Tally
By the end of the championship, India had achieved its highest-ever medal count   22 medals, including 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze. This historic tally placed India 10th overall, behind Brazil (44 medals), China (52 medals), and Iran (16 medals).

A New Era for Para Sports in India
Hosting the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time proved to be a monumental step for India, both in terms of organization and performance. The athletes’ display of courage, resilience, and excellence has set a new benchmark for the future of para sports in the country.

As the tricolor waved proudly at the JLN Stadium, one thing became clear   India’s para athletes are not just competing; they are redefining what it means to be unstoppable.