Last updated: September 25, 2025, 23:18 IST World Para Athletics Championships 2025: The color of the world athletics championships started at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New -Delhi on Thursday. About 2200 para athletes from 104 countries will participate in this tournament. Colorful debut of the World Para Athletics Championship. New -delhi. The 12th World Para Athletics Championships held for the first time in India began colorful. India showed its cultural diversity during the opening ceremony. It is the largest para championship ever in history. Minister of Sport Minister Mansukh Mandavia announced the launch of this championship, which will start with 9 days on Saturday, in which approximately 2200 para athletes will participate from 104 countries. At the end of the ceremony that lasted about an hour and 45 minutes, Mandavia said: “I announce the inauguration of the World Para Athletics 2025.” Parade of players and 45 minutes of cultural program took place before the inauguration. Athletes and officers from 104 countries who passed by dignitaries sitting on the platform made in front of the VIP area of JLN Stadium. About ten Indians led by flag carriers Dharambir Nain and Preeti Pal participated in the parade. Colorful debut of the World Para Athletics Championship. Delhi’s dance group ‘Wer One’ performed on the song ‘Jai Ho’, many of which were in wheelchairs. Manipuri ‘Pung Cholome’ was staged with Bhangra Dance and Mridang on one part of the cultural program. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message read by sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao. Modi said in his message: ‘India is proud to host the World Championships for Athletics for the first time. At a time when our country is recognized as a sport and inclusive nation, organizing such a great tournament is a great respect for us. The prime minister said: ‘The remarkable performance of Para players redefined the meaning of tolerance and determination and inspired players and ordinary people from all over the world. His achievements aroused a collective conviction that no challenge is impossible. Para athletes played an important role in strengthening India’s identity as an upcoming sports center and motivating millions of people to live as a way to live sports as an upcoming sports center. He said: ‘Sport is a good way to connect people by crossing all obstacles of religion, region and nationality. In the world of today, it is even more important to emphasize this integrated aspect of sports. I am sure that this tournament will have the same impact on all participants and audience. Minister of State Register Raksha Khadse, Delhi Chief Minister Velha Gupta, sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, Indian Paralympic Committee President Devendra Jhajharia and Vishwa Para Athletics President Paul Fitzgerald was also present during the ceremony. Para athletes participate in 186 medal events, which are 15 more than the Paralympics held in Kobe, Japan in 2024. Heinrich Popov, former Ottobok Paralympic champion and brand ambassador, said that providing world -class technical assistance on this scale is a strategic commitment to suit our long -term partnership with the International Paralympic Committee. To be part of this historical event in India gives us the opportunity to expand the emerging markets, increase the value of stakeholders and promote our attitude of inclusive, technical health care. We contribute to their progress by empowering athletes with reliable and innovative solutions. About the author Kamlesh Rai, editor -in -chief of almost 15 years in journalism. Study at the University of Delhi. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, box and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events are covered. As of February 2022 … Read more actively in journalism for about 15 years. Study at the University of Delhi. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, box and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events are covered. From February 2022 … Read more location: New -Delhi, Delhi First published: September 25, 2025, 23:02 IST Homeports 104 Countries … 2200 Para Athletes, World Athletics Championships Coloring Starting
104 Countries … 2200 Para athletes, colorful debut in the World Athletics Championship
