Sailesh Kumar captured gold at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships with a 1.91-meter high jump performance. The Bihar athlete established a personal record while launching India's medal tally at JLN Stadium. Varun Singh Bhati earned bronze with a 1.85-meter jump as teammate Rahul placed fourth despite achieving his best mark.
Deepthi Jeevanji claimed silver in the women's 400-meter T20 race after recording 55.16 seconds. Her time surpassed her morning qualifying performance of 58.35 seconds and improved upon her Paris Paralympics bronze medal effort. Two Indian sprinters advanced to the men's 100-meter T37 final with personal-best times.
Other competitors faced mixed results as Manu placed ninth in shot put while Kanchan Lakhani finished fifth in discus competition.
Deepthi Jeevanji claimed silver in the women's 400-meter T20 race after recording 55.16 seconds. Her time surpassed her morning qualifying performance of 58.35 seconds and improved upon her Paris Paralympics bronze medal effort. Two Indian sprinters advanced to the men's 100-meter T37 final with personal-best times.
Other competitors faced mixed results as Manu placed ninth in shot put while Kanchan Lakhani finished fifth in discus competition.
