The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday unveiled the official medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking a major milestone in the build-up to the event scheduled from September 27 to October 5, 2025. The competition will bring together more than 2,200 para-athletes and support staff from 104 countries, with 186 medal events lined up at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. It will be the largest international para-sport event ever hosted in India. The medal design combines Indian cultural motifs with themes of inclusivity and sporting achievement. One side carries traditional patterns surrounding the championship name alongside para-athletics icons including a wheelchair racer, a discus thrower, and India’s national flower, the lotus. The reverse side incorporates Braille above the “New Delhi 2025” inscription, lotus-inspired patterns, and modern geometric detailing. Each medal is completed with a striking blue ribbon. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia said the unveiling represented more than just the start of the countdown to the championships. “Unveiling these medals marks the beginning of a historic journey. They celebrate not just victory but the ethos of effort, inclusivity, and resilience. Hosting athletes from 104 countries, New Delhi is poised to deliver a world-class championship that inspires all,” he noted.Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh said, “Every time I look at this medal, I see the drive to push harder. Winning it on home soil would be a dream for all Para-Athletes, proving that disability is never an end.” Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, highlighted the global significance of the event. “We are thrilled to see the first major championships of the new Paralympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 being hosted in New Delhi. The unveiling of these unique medals, blending traditional Indian motifs with symbols of athletic achievement and accessibility, underscores the event’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural pride,” he said. Chief Patron of PCI Vanathi Srinivasan described the medals as symbols of perseverance, while Paralympic champions Navdeep Singh and Praveen Kumar expressed pride and motivation at the launch.
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The ceremony also featured the release of “Udaan Bhar”, the event’s official anthem, capturing the spirit of para-athletes and their journey of resilience.
