India wrapped up an extraordinary campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, dominating the medals table with an impressive 134 medals – 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze.

India’s remarkable achievement at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 not only highlights the talent of Indian athletes but also reflects the country’s growing influence in the global para-sports arena.

Medal Table (World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025)

The final day of the Grand Prix started with India celebrated a memorable moment with a podium sweep in the Men’s Shot Put F11–F20 category. Sagar clinched gold with a throw of 11.47 metres, followed by Janka Singh with silver at 9.91 metres, and Balaji Rajendran with bronze at 9.89 metres.

Denis Gnezdilov of the Neutral Para Athletes won gold in the Men’s Shot Put F40–F41, followed by Aiaal Sivtsev in second place and Ravi Rangoli of India in third.

In the Men’s Shot Put F33–F34 event, Sarvarbek and Husan of Uzbekistan won gold and bronze respectively, while India’s Devershee earned silver.

With a remarkable 4.96-metre leap, legendary Australian athlete Vanessa Low won gold in the Women’s Long Jump T38, T44, and T61 events. With a 3.51-metre jump, India’s Bhavani Munniyandi earned a well-earned bronze, while Zhanana Fekolina took home silver.

In the Women’s Long Jump T20–T37, Irina Sapanzha won gold with a leap of 5.35 metres, while Valentina took silver at 5.16 metres and India’s Bhuvi Agarwal secured bronze with 4.16 metres.

Rhiannon Clarke of Australia won gold in the Women’s 200m T35–T38 event, and Margarita Goncharova of the Neutral Para Athletes team claimed silver. Preeti Pal of India, who had previously won silver in the competition, added bronze to her collection of medals.

The Men’s 200m T35 event saw Dmitrii Safronov of the Neutral Para Athletes take gold with a time of 24.20 seconds. India’s Vinay won silver in 29.58 seconds, and Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav claimed bronze with 31.55 seconds.

In the Men’s 200m T37, the Neutral Para Athletes displayed exceptional sprinting prowess with a clean sweep of the podium.

The Men’s 200m T44 saw India’s Mit Bharatbhai Patel clinch silver with a timing of 26.68 seconds, while Ankur Dhama also secured a silver medal in his classification with a time of 31.23 seconds.

In the Men’s 200m T61–T64, Japan’s Yuma Tamaki claimed gold with a throw of 24.16 metres, while India’s Pranav Prashant secured silver with 24.75 metres and Naresh won bronze.

India’s dominance in field events continued with a clean sweep in the Women’s Discus Throw F56–F57, where Fatima, Suman Bala, and Asha Jalandar brought home gold, silver, and bronze respectively.

India concluded the event on a glorious note with another podium sweep in the Men’s 5000m T11–T12 event, as Sharath bagged gold, Saurabh claimed silver, and Ankur took home bronze.

The celebrations at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix concluded on a vibrant note with a lively Holi festival, where athletes, from international competitors to the organizing team, came together to celebrate in true Indian style.

The air was filled with colorful flowers, and the infectious beats of Indian music brought everyone to their feet, dancing in joyful unity. It was a beautiful display of camaraderie and cultural exchange, symbolizing the spirit of togetherness that transcends borders and celebrating the triumphs of the event in the most festive way possible.

The final day’s performances not only cemented India’s position at the top of the medal tally but also reaffirmed the country’s emergence as a global powerhouse in para athletics.

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 held in India proved to be a significant milestone for Indian athletes, offering them a unique platform to showcase their talents on home soil. The event was particularly beneficial in terms of providing Indian athletes with the opportunity to compete at a high level, boosting their confidence and enhancing their international exposure.

One of the key aspects of the Grand Prix was the importance of classification, a critical process in para-athletics that ensures athletes compete in categories that best reflect their abilities. This event allowed Indian athletes to undergo proper classification, giving them an accurate understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement.

Moreover, hosting the Grand Prix in India not only allowed local athletes to compete in familiar conditions but also fostered a sense of pride and motivation to perform well. The exposure to top-tier competition and the learning opportunities from international athletes will undoubtedly contribute to the overall growth of para-sports in India and help Indian athletes to reach new heights on the global stage.