India Reigns Supreme at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with 134 Medals

Preeti Pal (PC: PCI)

India wrapped up a sensational campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing as the undisputed leader on the medal table with a staggering 134 medals—45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. The host nation’s athletes delivered standout performances across track and field events, underlining India’s growing strength and depth in para athletics on the global stage.

The final day of the competition was packed with thrilling moments. Australia’s Rhiannon Clarke took home gold in the Women’s 200m T35–T38, while Margarita Goncharova of the Neutral Para Athletes secured silver. India’s Preeti Pal, who had already bagged a silver earlier in the meet, added a bronze to her tally.

Legendary Australian athlete Vanessa Low soared to victory in the Women’s Long Jump T38, T44, T61, leaping an impressive 4.96 meters. Russia’s Zhanana Fekolina claimed silver, while India’s Bhavani Munniyandi earned a well-deserved bronze with a jump of 3.51 meters.

The Men’s Shot Put F40–F41 saw Denis Gnezdilov (Neutral Para Athletes) clinch gold, Aiaal Sivtsev secure silver, and India’s Ravi Rangoli take bronze. Meanwhile, in the Men’s 200m T35, Dmitrii Safronov stormed to victory with a time of 24.20 seconds. India’s Vinay followed with silver (29.58s), while Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav claimed bronze (31.55s). The Men’s 200m T37 saw a clean sweep by the Neutral Para Athletes.

One of India’s standout moments came in the Men’s Shot Put F11–F20, where Sagar led a podium sweep with a throw of 11.47 meters. Janka Singh (9.91m) and Balaji Rajendran (9.89m) took silver and bronze, respectively. In the Women’s Long Jump T20–T37, Irina Sapanzha won gold with a 5.35m leap, followed by Valentina (5.16m) in silver, while India’s Bhuvi Agarwal secured bronze with 4.16m.

India continued to shine in the Men’s Shot Put F33–F34, with Devershee taking silver behind Uzbekistan’s Sarvarbek, while Husan (also from Uzbekistan) claimed bronze. Mit Bharatbhai Patel won silver in the Men’s 200m T44 (26.68s), while Ankur also secured silver in his classification (31.23s). Japan’s Yuma Tamaki took gold in the Men’s 200m T61–T64, with India’s Pranav Prashant and Naresh finishing second and third.

India’s field dominance remained unmatched as Fatima, Suman Bala, and Asha Jalandar secured a clean sweep in the Women’s Discus Throw F56–F57. In the Men’s Shot Put F35–F37, Uzbekistan’s Kudratillokhon (14.89m) took gold, followed by Alan Kokoity (14.68m) with silver and Albert (Neutral Para Athletes) with bronze.

The event concluded with another Indian podium sweep in the Men’s 5000m T11–T12, as Sharath clinched gold, Saurabh took silver, and Ankur secured bronze—closing India’s campaign on a high.

With a dominant display across events, India firmly established itself as a powerhouse in para athletics. The mix of emerging Indian stars and global legends like Vanessa Low made this edition of the Grand Prix a true celebration of resilience, inclusivity, and sporting excellence.