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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly welcomed athletes to the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi. He stated that the event celebrates human determination and spirit. The tournament is a major qualifier for the upcoming Paralympic Games. Several athletes have already made headlines with record-breaking performances.

Key Points: PM Modi Welcomes Athletes to World Para Athletics Championships Delhi

  • PM Modi hopes the event inspires a more inclusive global sporting culture
  • Over 2,200 athletes from 104 nations are competing in 186 medal events
  • The championships are a key qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games
  • Indian athlete Deepthi Jeevanji qualified first for the women's 400m T20 finals
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Celebrates human determination, spirit: PM Modi extends best wishes to athletes competing in World Para Athletics Championships

PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes as Delhi hosts the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, a major qualifier for the LA 2028 Paralympics.

"This tournament celebrates human determination and spirit. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, September 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a "warm welcome" and extended best wishes to all the participants who are taking part in the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 here in the national capital, a tournament which celebrates "human determination and spirit".

The New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships kicked off on Saturday and will run till October 5, bringing together more than 2,200 para-athletes from 104 countries at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. PM Modi hopes that the tournament will inspire a vibrant sporting culture worldwide.

"India is proud to be hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi, which commences today. A warm welcome and best wishes to all participants. This tournament celebrates human determination and spirit. May this tournament inspire a more inclusive and vibrant sporting culture across the world," PM Modi wrote on X.

Featuring 186 medal events, it is the largest Para-Athletics meet in Indian history and serves as a key qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, showcasing India's commitment to accessibility and sporting excellence.

On the opening day of the tournament, seven medal events were held in the morning session. Kenya Karasawa of Japan clinched the first gold for his country in this event by defeating last year's Paralympics gold medal winner, Yeltsin Jacques of Brazil. He finished the men's 5000m T11 race with a time of 15:23.38s.

The highlight for the Indian contingent was the qualification of the runner Deepthi Jeevanji in the finals of the women's 400m T20 event. She qualified for the medal round in first place in the second heat. She is now in a position to clinch a medal for India in the high-octane event. She took 58.35 seconds, which is her season's best performance. In the women's 100m T71 event, Thekra Alkaabi of the UAE secured the World Record and Asian Record with a 19.89 mark.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative by PM Modi to welcome the athletes. Hosting events like this shows India's growing soft power. Hope our infrastructure improvements continue to make such events smoother.
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Sarah B
As someone working in disability advocacy, I'm thrilled to see the spotlight on para sports. Thekra Alkaabi's world record is phenomenal! More coverage like this please.
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Arjun K
While the PM's message is welcome, I hope this translates to better facilities and support for our para-athletes year-round, not just during big events. They deserve consistent backing.
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Kavya N
Deepthi Jeevanji's season best timing is amazing! 🤩 These athletes show us what true grit means. Hope schools across India use this event to inspire children about sports and inclusion.
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Michael C
Impressive scale - 2200 athletes from 104 countries! India's organizational capabilities are really shining through. The Japan vs Brazil race sounds thrilling.

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