The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will take place from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, bringing together more than 2,200 participants from 104 countries across 184 medal events.

The competition will be the first major event of the new Paralympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028, and it represents a strategic opportunity for India to showcase its organizational capacity on the global stage. At the same time, New Delhi and the Indian Olympic Association -IOA- have already expressed their intention to bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, making these Championships a key step in that ambition.

A modernized stadium

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with a capacity of 60,000 spectators and host of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, has undergone a significant renovation. In August, the new Mondotrack EI surface was inaugurated, certified for international competition and approved following inspections by the International Paralympic Committee -IPC- and World Athletics.

Beyond the track, improvements were made to entrances, restrooms, and ramps to meet international accessibility standards. These upgrades reinforce the venue’s status as a facility prepared to host major global competitions.

Investment and logistics as a test

According to estimates reported by Indian specialized media, the budget for organization and renovations stands between 44 and 55 million euros (47–59 million US dollars). The figure underlines the country’s financial commitment to positioning itself among the elite of nations capable of staging large-scale sporting events.

Preparations also extended to secondary venues. The Thyagraj Stadium, serving as a logistical support site, has received targeted investments to improve services and facilities. The appointment of Bluspring as exclusive hospitality partner completes a plan designed to deliver first-class standards for both delegations and visitors.

India and an Olympic ambition

The president of the Paralympic Committee of India -PCI-, Devendra Jhajharia, stated that the medals and the organization of the Championships “celebrate not only victory, but also inclusion and resilience.” Meanwhile, Paul Fitzgerald, director of World Para Athletics, emphasized that this is “a historic milestone” for the country and a showcase of its organizational potential.

With these credentials, the World Para Athletics Championships serve as an international calling card, with India aiming to demonstrate that it has the infrastructure, investment, and logistical capacity required to pursue hosting the Olympic Games in the future.