World Para Athletics Medals Unveiled Ahead of 2025 Championships in New Delhi
The Paralympic Committee of India unveiled medals for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The event will feature over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries and 186 medal events
Hyderabad: India’s countdown to hosting one of the most spectacular sporting events in its history picked up breathtaking momentum as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) unveiled the stunning medals for the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
This milestone event, taking place from September 27 to October 5, will see over 2,200 para-athletes and support staff from 104 countries converging to compete across 186 medal events—the grandest para-sport gathering ever hosted in India.
The unveiled medals radiate the essence of para sport, Indian heritage, and sporting excellence. The front side of the medal features intricate motifs inspired by traditional Indian art, centering on the championship’s name and para-athletics icons: a wheelchair racer, a discus thrower, and the lotus—India’s national flower. The other side highlights inclusivity, with Braille above the “New Delhi 2025” inscription, a lotus-inspired pattern, and bold modern geometric details. Completed with an eye-catching blue ribbon, each medal radiates culture, accessibility, and athletic achievement.
The upbeat and rousing song “Udaan Bhar,” featuring rap elements, was launched during the medal unveiling event for the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Produced by Polaris Production in association with the Paralympic Committee of India, the video showcases Indian athletes performing and demonstrating their incredible talent, perfectly capturing the spirit of resilience and inspiration central to the para sports community.
PCI President Devendra Jhajharia said unveiling the medals marked the beginning of a historic journey. “They celebrate not just victory but the ethos of effort, inclusivity, and resilience. Hosting athletes from 104 countries, New Delhi is poised to deliver a world-class championship that inspires all,” he said.
Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, said they were thrilled to see the first major championships of the new Paralympic cycle toward Los Angeles 2028 being hosted in New Delhi. “The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will be the largest international para-sport event ever held in India,” the WPA chief said.
