The first day of the 2025 Para World Championships in New Delhi kicked off on a high note for India. In the Men’s T42/64 High Jump finals, Shailesh Kumar set a new championship record by clearing 1.91m to win Gold, while his fellow Indian Varun Bhati earned Bronze with a jump of 1.85m. Soon after, Deepthi Jeevanji claimed Silver in the Women’s 400m T20 Final, clocking a season-best 55.16 seconds.
The 25-year-old Shailesh delivered the best performance of his career by clearing 1.91m, breaking both the Championship and Asian records.
These three medals place India fourth on the medal tally after Day 1. The competition continues on Saturday at JLN Stadium, New Delhi,
Deepthi Jeevanji’s qualification for the finals was a major highlight for the Indian Team. She was able to secure first place in the second heat earlier.
The New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, which will span from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, will feature over 2,200 para-athletes from 104 countries. With 186 medal events, it is the largest Para-Athletics competition in Indian history and a crucial qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, highlighting India’s dedication to accessibility and sporting excellence.
World Para Athletics Championship 2025: India's Deepthi Jeevanji wins silver medal in Women's 400 metre T20 final.
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Asia has hosted the World Championships on four occasions: Doha 2015 in Qatar, Dubai 2019 in the United Arab Emirates, and Kobe 2024 in Japan.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium) was originally built for the 1982 Asian Games and was later renovated and upgraded to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games. With a seating capacity of 60,000, the stadium is maintained by the Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.
Full Schedule of the Competition
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 – 26 Sep 2025 | Classification |
| 27 Sep – 5 Oct 2025 | Competition Dates (9 days) |
| 1 Jan 2024 | Start of qualification period for MES performances |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Start date to submit Preliminary Entry by Number |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Deadline to submit Preliminary Entry by Number |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Start date to apply for Direct Invitation & Opening of Online Entry System for Entry by Number |
| 7 Jul 2025 | Deadline for Entry by Number (invoicing based on this) |
| 8 Jul 2025 | Opening of Online Entry System for Entry by Name |
| 3 Aug 2025 | End of qualification period for MES performances |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Deadline to apply for Direct Invitation |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Deadline for WPA to confirm Direct Invitations approvals |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Deadline for Online Entry by Name (final entry deadline) |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Deadline for Competition Fee Payment |
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