PM Modi hails Indian contingent’s record medal haul at World Para-Athletics Championships

October 6, 2025 7:25 PM

PM Modi hails Indian contingent’s record medal haul at World Para-Athletics Championships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for their historic performance at the World Para-Athletics Championships 2025, held at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 23 to October 5, saying their “success will inspire several people.” For the first time, host India achieved a record 22 medals - including six gold, nine silver, and seven bronze - marking their best-ever performance at the championships. In comparison, India had won nine medal...

PM Narendra Modi at WPAC 2025 Opening Ceremony: ‘Para Athletes Breaking Barriers, Setting New Benchmarks’

September 25, 2025 9:46 PM

PM Narendra Modi at WPAC 2025 Opening Ceremony: ‘Para Athletes Breaking Barriers, Setting New Benchmarks’

On a historic day for Indian sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hosting the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will reiterate India as a “sporting and inclusive” nation to the world. The opening ceremony of the WPAC 2025 was held at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday evening. In a special message welcoming around 2,200 participants from 100 nations, PM Modi said: “By breaking barriers and setting new benchmarks, para athletes have played a vita...

India shatters records at Paris Paralympics 2024, PM Modi lauds athletes

September 16, 2024 3:55 PM

India shatters records at Paris Paralympics 2024, PM Modi lauds athletes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian contingent for delivering their best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, saying that it was possible due to the "unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit" of the athletes. Indian para-athletes have secured a record-breaking total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This achievement surpasses the country's best 19 medals tally at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, marking a new era in Indian para-spo...