India's para-athletics program has grown substantially as demonstrated by the country hosting the World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Paul Fitzgerald of World Para Athletics and Andrew Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee praised government support and improved facilities during a Wednesday media briefing. India won 17 medals at the 2024 Kobe event compared to just two at the 2015 Doha competition.
Fitzgerald emphasized that personal achievement matters more than medal totals when inspiring disabled athletes worldwide. The championships serve 1.2 billion people with disabilities globally by showcasing elite performance. India secured a three-year agreement to host annual Grand Prix competitions following stadium renovations.
Parsons drew comparisons to Brazil's 2016 Rio Paralympics success after government leaders showed interest in para-sports development. The officials view the Delhi event as a starting point for reaching more athletes across India's large population. Economic growth and political backing have created favorable conditions for expanding the para-athletics community.
Fitzgerald emphasized that personal achievement matters more than medal totals when inspiring disabled athletes worldwide. The championships serve 1.2 billion people with disabilities globally by showcasing elite performance. India secured a three-year agreement to host annual Grand Prix competitions following stadium renovations.
Parsons drew comparisons to Brazil's 2016 Rio Paralympics success after government leaders showed interest in para-sports development. The officials view the Delhi event as a starting point for reaching more athletes across India's large population. Economic growth and political backing have created favorable conditions for expanding the para-athletics community.
