Yogesh Kathuniya eyes world record at IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships

Yogesh Kathuniya, silver medallist in men’s F56 discus, aims to break his world record at the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, inspired by home crowd and family support

Hyderabad: As India prepares to host the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships for the first time, Yogesh Kathuniya, silver medallist in men’s discus throw F56, is more determined than ever.

The IndianOil-sponsored event will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, from September 27 to October 5, 2025. This edition is historic not only because it is the first global para athletics event in India and South Asia, but also because it offers Yogesh the home advantage and a chance to push his limits in front of his own people.

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For Yogesh, this is not just another competition. His entire family will be there, cheering him on and witnessing every toss, every breath. Having loved ones in the stands means more than emotional support—it transforms pressure into power. “Competing at a World Championship on home soil is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Knowing my family will be in the stands gives me extra motivation to perform at my very best,” Yogesh said.

Yogesh, who claimed a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in the F56 discus throw event, enters this Championship with a clear ambition: to break his own world record. He has been training intensively, sharpening his technique, and fine-tuning his throws. In this home event, he wants nothing less than his best. “My aim is to break my world record here in Delhi. I am looking forward to competing against the strong Brazilian thrower Batista dos Santos—it’s a great challenge,” he added.

Yogesh hopes this Championship will be about more than medals and records—it will be a source of inspiration for all.