world para athletics grand prix 2025 set for delhi on march 11

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 set for Delhi on March 11

Delhi , Mar 09, 2025, By News On Air36

India will field 145 athletes in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, set to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi from March 11. The event, which will continue till the 13th of March, will witness the participation of another 105 para-athletes from 19 countries. Several international teams, including those from Saudi Arabia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, have already arrived in the National Capital and begun training, with more nations expected to join soon.

The UAE enters the competition with strong momentum, having secured 21 medals at the recently concluded Fazza Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in Dubai. Kazakhstan, a powerhouse in the 2022 Asian Para Games with 41 medals, including eight golds, will also aim for a dominant performance. The three-day event will feature over 90 competitions, bringing together top para-athletes from across the globe. The Grand Prix is expected to be a crucial preparatory event ahead of major international championships to be held later this year, including the World Para Athletics Championships.