India is proud to host World Para Athletics Championships: PM Modi

India is proud to be hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as the mega sporting event began here.

In a post on X, he said, "A warm welcome and best wishes to all participants. This tournament celebrates human determination and spirit. May this tournament inspire a more inclusive and vibrant sporting culture across the world."

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will be showcasing their grit and resilience on the sporting field during the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships.


India, a rising power in para sports, including para athletics, has rolled out top-class facilities for the 12th edition of the showpiece, which will run till October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

With 2,200 athletes and officials from 104 countries participating in the nine-day showpiece, the New Delhi edition is the biggest in history, with India joining Qatar (2015), UAE (2019) and Japan (2024) as the fourth nation to host the prestigious event.