Key Points

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has congratulated India's para-athletes for their outstanding performance at the World Para Athletics Championships. India achieved its best-ever performance with 22 medals including six gold medals, finishing 10th overall in the competition. The team's remarkable achievement included three silver medals won on the final day by Simran Sharma, Preethi Pal, and Navdeep in their respective events. This historic performance has filled the entire nation with pride and showcases the incredible determination of Indian para-athletes on the global stage.

Key Points: Pushkar Dhami Hails India Para-Athletes World Record Performance

  • India finished 10th overall with 22 medals including six gold and nine silver
  • Three silver medals won on Sunday by Simran Sharma, Preethi Pal and Navdeep
  • Performance surpassed 2024 campaign where India won 17 total medals
  • Championships featured 2000 athletes from 104 nations with 35 world records set
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Uttarakhand CM congratulates Indian para-athletes on performance at World Para Athletics Championships

Uttarakhand CM celebrates India's historic 22-medal haul at World Para Athletics Championships, including 6 gold medals and record-breaking achievements

"Your achievement has filled the entire nation of India with pride - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

New Delhi, October 6

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has hailed India's para-athletes for their remarkable performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, where the country secured its highest-ever medal tally in the competition.

India finished 10th in the championships, claiming six gold, nine silver, and seven bronze medals, bringing their total medal count to 22. This marks India's best-ever performance at the World Championships.

On Sunday, India earned three silver medals: Simran Sharma in the women's 100m T12, Preethi Pal in the women's 100m T35, and Navdeep in the men's Javelin Throw T41.

In an X post, CM Dhami wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to the Indian team for their outstanding performance at the World Para Athletics Championships, winning a total of 22 medals, including six golds. Your achievement has filled the entire nation of India with pride. You all have proven through your unwavering determination and hard work that resolve is the greatest strength. Wishing you all endless good wishes for a bright future."

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India's performance in 2025 surpassed their showing in the 2024 campaign in Kobe, Japan, where they won 17 medals, including six gold, five silver, and six bronze.

The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships saw participation from 2,000 athletes from 104 nations, competing in 186 events.

India's 73-member contingent consisted of 54 men and 19 women. As many as 35 world records and 104 championship records were created during the nine days of intense competition on the newly laid Mondo track in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Thirty-five world records are equal to those of Paris 2023, and 14 more than last year's event in Kobe, Japan. As many as 44 nations won at least one gold medal, and as many as 63 countries went home with at least one medal for their efforts.

- ANI

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Rohit P
From 17 medals last year to 22 this year - that's incredible progress! Shows how much our sports infrastructure is improving. Hope they get proper recognition and financial support now.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate CM Dhami's congratulations, I wish our politicians showed the same enthusiasm when it comes to actually funding para-sports and creating accessible infrastructure. These athletes deserve more than just tweets.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows international sports, this is truly remarkable! 10th position globally among 104 nations is no small feat. The para-athletes are showing the world what India is capable of.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! These athletes are the real heroes. They train with limited resources and still make the country proud. Hope corporate India steps up with sponsorships for them.
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Michael C
Impressive performance! Breaking 35 world records shows the level of competition. Indian para-athletes are truly world-class now. Looking forward to seeing them in the next Paralympics.

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