India Tops Medal Table at Para Athletics Grand Prix

India finished at the top of the medal standings at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 New Delhi leg, winning a total of 208 medals as the three-day competition concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The host nation secured 75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze medals, showcasing strong performances across multiple track and field events. The competition featured 257 athletes from eight countries and served as an important international platform for para-athletes.

India leads medal tally with dominant performance

India delivered an outstanding performance to finish first in the medal standings. Russia secured the second position with 35 medals, while Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third with three medals. Indian athletes dominated several events and achieved multiple podium sweeps, reflecting the growing strength of the country’s para-athletics programme.

Preeti Pal wins second gold of the meet

Double Paralympic bronze medallist Preeti Pal added another achievement by winning her second gold medal of the tournament in the women’s 200 metre T35–T37 category. Her victory highlighted her consistency at the international level and strengthened India’s medal tally at the event.

Indian athletes secure podium sweeps

India recorded several podium sweeps during the competition. In the men’s shot put F57 event, Shubham Juyal won the gold medal with a throw of 14.45 metres. In the men’s 200 metre T37–T44 race, Rakeshbhai Bhatt finished first with a time of 25.20 seconds, leading an all-Indian podium. Manojkumar Sabapathi also secured gold in the men’s 800 metre T53–T54 event.

Important Facts for Exams

• The World Para Athletics Grand Prix is an international circuit organised for para-athletes.
• The 2026 New Delhi event was the second leg of the 13th Grand Prix season.
• Para-athletics classification categories such as T and F represent track and field events respectively.
• The competition provides qualification and classification opportunities for global tournaments.

Key preparation event for future global competitions

The New Delhi leg of the Grand Prix served as a crucial preparation platform ahead of major international competitions. The event provided classification opportunities and competitive exposure for athletes preparing for the 2026 World Para Athletics Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Earlier in the meet, Paralympic champions Sumit Antil and Praveen Kumar also secured gold medals, further strengthening India’s performance at the tournament.