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Ramps, accessible toilets and transport: How Delhi’s JLN Stadium was made inclusive for World Para Athletics 2025
Ujwals •Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium underwent an inclusive revamp with ramps, accessible toilets, and wheelchair-friendly transport as it hosts the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
World Para-Athletics Championships: Dharambir wins silver in men's club throw, Atul Kaushik collects discus throw bronze
•Dharambir Nain won silver in the men's club throw F51 event with a best effort of 29.71m while Atul Kaushik finished third in the men's discus throw F57 event with an effort of 45.61m as India dropped to seventh from fourth on the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 table on Day 6.
Lacking top competition, Sumit Antil still does what he does best — sets a new record and wins gold for India
Ujwals •Sumit Antil fought off a sore arm and a lack of motivation to set a new World Para Athletics Championships record and clinch the men’s javelin throw F64 gold, as India bagged four medals on Tuesday.
Usain Bolt races through Asia’s largest spice market in Delhi with PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh and Animesh Kujur
•Sprint legend Usain Bolt is on a trip to India and on Tuesday he raced at the Asia's largest spice market Khari Baoli in Delhi, with PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh and Animesh Kujur.
Rinku beats destiny as India clinch javelin gold and silver at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Ujwals •Always second-best, Rinku Hooda defied destiny to clinch a memorable gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi.
Empty stands, golden leap: Shailesh Kumar makes history as Delhi stays away from World Para Athletics 2025 opener
Ujwals •The opening day of action at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 witnessed a handful of fans in Delhi turn up to watch the para athletes, who have beat the toughest challenges to make India proud but are still struggling for recognition.
World Para Athletics Championships 2025: Top international stars to watch in New Delhi
Fpsports •Get to know the top international athletes to watch at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, including Catherine Debrunner, Fleur Jong, Markus Rehm, and more.
Paralysed at 16, Pranav Soorma now aims to become a world champion: 'Win medals and set records'
Vishal Tiwari •Indian para-athlete Pranav Soorma, who suffered a spinal cord injury at 16, is now makes waves with international medals, including Asian Para Games gold and Paris Paralympics silver. Ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, Pranav shared his motivating journey and revealed his goals for the home event.
World Para Athletics Championships 2025: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal and other top Indians to watch out for
Fpsports •The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships gets underway from Saturday, 27 September, and will conclude on 5 October. And with India having registered double-digit medal hauls in the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics, they will be eyeing a top-five finish on home soil, with the upcoming event taking place in New Delhi.
'All my hard work is dedicated to that': Arjuna Award winner Simran Sharma eyes gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
Vishal Tiwari •Indian para-athlete Simran Sharma recently shared her inspiring journey from early struggles to winning international medals ahead of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. As she prepares for the mega event, her main goal now is to win a gold medal for India.