Among the participants, 195 male and 85 female athletes have arrived with high aspirations, making this edition one of the most eagerly awaited competitions in the global para-athletics circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Grand Prix also witnessed the absence of several Indian and international para-athletes who had initially confirmed their participation but later withdrew for various reasons. As a result, some events saw minimal participation, with certain disciplines featuring just a single competitor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s high jump T42 final\u2014reserved for athletes with a single above-the-knee amputation or a comparable disability\u2014only Ramsingbhai Gobindbhai Padhiyar competed, securing the top spot uncontested. Three other athletes, Lokesh Mantra, Shailesh Kumar, and Varun Singh Bhati, withdrew from the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Similarly, the men\u2019s javelin throw (F33, F34) category\u2014designed for individuals with moderate movement and coordination impairments affecting the entire body or a significant part, particularly the legs\u2014had just two participants. Uzbekistan\u2019s Oybek Egamnazarov claimed first place with a best throw of 18.05m, while India\u2019s Devershee Sachan secured second with a throw of 11.34m.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
) and Pragadeeshwara Raja Moorthy (12.94 sec) finished second and third, respectively, in a field of three. Another Indian sprinter, Ramanjee, did not start the race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Devendra Jhajharia, a decorated para-athlete and PCI President, called the Grand Prix a celebration of courage, determination, and excellence. He highlighted that India is proud to welcome the world\u2019s best para-athletes and that PCI remains committed to promoting para-sports at both the grassroots and elite levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One of the key aspects of this Grand Prix is its role as a prelude to the World Para Athletics Championships, which will also be hosted in New Delhi just six months later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Devendra Jhajharia, a decorated para-athlete and PCI President, called the Grand Prix a celebration of courage, determination, and excellence. He highlighted that India is proud to welcome the world\u2019s best para-athletes and that PCI remains committed to promoting para-sports at both the grassroots and elite levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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