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India's Paralympic champions Navdeep, Praveen, Dharambir to headline World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi

ANI March 7, 2025 142 views

India's top Paralympic champions are set to headline the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi from March 11-13. The event will feature 250 athletes from 20 countries, showcasing remarkable talent and competitive spirit. Paris Paralympics gold medalists like Praveen Kumar and Navdeep Singh will lead India's campaign. This Grand Prix represents a significant moment for para-athletics in India, offering a crucial platform for athletes to prepare for future international championships.

"Competing in front of a home crowd at such a prestigious event is truly special." - Praveen Kumar
New Delhi, March 7: India's top para-athletes, including Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh, and Dharambir, will be at the forefront of the country's campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025, set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.

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- Paris Paralympics gold medalists highlight Indian para-athletics showcase

The three-day event will feature over 90 competitions and witness participation from elite para-athletes representing 20 countries, as per a press release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

Leading India's charge will be Paris Paralympics gold medallists - Praveen Kumar (High Jump, T64), Navdeep Singh (Javelin, F41), and Dharambir (Club Throw, F51). They will be joined by some of India's finest para-athletes, including Ravi Rangoli, who clinched gold at the recently concluded National Para Athletics Championships and finished 5th at the Paris Paralympics.

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 will feature a total of 250 para-athletes, with approximately 145 Indian and 105 international competitors, making it one of the largest para-athletics events in the country.

Speaking on the excitement of competing in India's first-ever Grand Prix, Praveen Kumar shared, "Competing in front of a home crowd at such a prestigious event is truly special. The Grand Prix in New Delhi is a huge step for para-athletics in India, and I'm eager to put on a great performance for our supporters."

Dharambir, India's champion in the Club Throw F51 category, added, "This is a historic moment for para-athletics in India. Having a Grand Prix in our own country is a dream come true, and it gives us the perfect platform to prepare for future global events. The energy and enthusiasm here will be incredible, and I hope to make the nation proud once again."

India enters the competition with strong momentum, having secured 14 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 3 Bronze) at the recently concluded Dubai Grand Prix. The upcoming Grand Prix in New Delhi will serve as a crucial platform for Indian athletes to continue their dominance on the global stage and prepare for future international championships.

The event will not only highlight the exceptional talent of para-athletes but also reinforce India's growing stature in the world of para-sports.

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