Leading India\u2019s charge will be Paris Paralympics gold medallists \u2013 Praveen Kumar (High Jump, T64), Navdeep Singh (Javelin, F41) and Dharambir (Club Throw, F51). They will be joined by some of India\u2019s finest para-athletes, including Ravi Rangoli, who clinched gold at the recently concluded National Para Athletics Championships and finished fifth at the Paris Paralympics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 will feature a total of 250 para-athletes, with approximately 145 Indian and 105 international competitors, making it one of the largest para-athletics events in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the excitement of competing in India's first-ever Grand Prix, Praveen Kumar shared, \"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\u2019m eager to put on a great performance for our supporters.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dharambir, India\u2019s champion in the Club Throw F51 category, added, \"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.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India enters the competition with strong momentum, having secured 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 a crucial platform for Indian athletes to continue their dominance on the global stage and prepare for future international championships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dharambir, India\u2019s champion in the Club Throw F51 category, added, \"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.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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