Key Points

-The Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5, 2025, will welcome over 1700 athletes from more than 100 countries. With this landmark event, India steps onto the global para-sport stage not just as a host, but as a storyteller — using design and symbolism to honour resilience, diversity, and unity.

The official logo of the Championships is a vivid fusion of movement, tradition, and identity. Designed in a circular format symbolising global inclusivity and motion, it features a para athlete in a racing wheelchair at its core, representing strength, speed, and focus.

Surrounding the athlete are iconic Indian cultural motifs: the majestic peacock, the wise elephant, the melodic sitar, and the timeless spinning wheel. At the centre stands the Lotus Temple — a symbol of New Delhi’s spirit and India’s hospitality. The use of vibrant hues — from magenta and saffron to deep blues — brings alive the energy, diversity, and vibrancy of both the host nation and the Championships themselves.

Alongside the logo, the Championships’ official mascot — Viraaj — has quickly captured hearts. Viraaj is a young elephant with a prosthetic running blade, full of determination and warmth. His name, drawn from Sanskrit, means “brilliance” or “excellence.”

With expressive green eyes, a confident smile, and athletic attire featuring the event logo, Viraaj embodies the ideals of courage, inclusivity, and the joyful pursuit of dreams. Rooted in Indian symbolism yet reimagined for a new generation, he stands tall as a representative of every athlete who has ever defied expectations and every child who dares to believe in the impossible.

Together, the logo and Viraaj offer a visual narrative that celebrates both where India comes from and what para sport represents — resilience, unity, and boundless human potential.

- IANS