New Delhi Hosts Historic World Para Athletics Championships
The ongoing World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi has witnessed stellar performances from Indian athletes, bringing immense pride to the nation. Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched his third consecutive gold medal in the men's F64 javelin throw on September 30, 2025. Antil set a new championship record with an impressive throw of 71.37 metres, despite battling a sore shoulder, making him India's most decorated para-athlete in world championships history.
Adding to India's medal haul, Deepthi Jeevanji secured a silver medal in the Women's 400m T20 event on September 27, clocking a season-best time of 55.16 seconds. Her achievement marks India's third medal on the opening day of the championships and highlights the country's rising prominence in para-athletics. Other notable Indian medalists at the championships include Shailesh Kumar, who won gold in the men's high jump T63, Sandip Singh Sargar with a gold in F44 javelin throw, and Yogesh Kathuniya, who earned a silver in the F56 discus throw.
Mirabai Chanu Clinches Silver at World Weightlifting Championships
In another significant development, Olympic medallist and India's star lifter Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at the World Weightlifting Championships. Competing in the 48kg division, Chanu achieved a total lift of 199kg, demonstrating her continued prowess on the international stage. The event took place in Norway on Friday.
India Dominates Day 1 of Test Against West Indies
On the cricketing front, the Indian men's team made a commanding start on Day 1 of their Test match against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. The Indian pace attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, wreaked havoc on the West Indies batting lineup. Siraj, crediting his hard work and previous England tour experience, picked up four crucial wickets, leaving the visitors in disarray. Jasprit Bumrah also contributed significantly to India's dominant performance.
These recent achievements underscore India's growing presence and competitive spirit across various sports disciplines globally.