Indian para-athletes delivered their best-ever performance, winning a total of 22 medals — 6 Gold, 9 Silver, and 7 Bronze.

Previous record: 17 medals at Kobe 2024 (6 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze).

India finished 10th in the medal tally, while Brazil topped the table with 44 medals (15 Gold, 20 Silver, and 9 Bronze). China finished second with 52 medals (13 Gold, 22 Silver, and 17 Bronze), having more overall medals but fewer golds than Brazil.

A historic performance by our para-athletes!

“This year’s World Para Athletics Championships have been very special. The Indian contingent had its best-ever performance, winning 22 medals, including 6 Gold Medals. Congrats to our athletes — their success will inspire several people. I am proud of each and every member of our contingent and wish them the very best for their future endeavours.

Hosting the tournament in Delhi has also been an honour for India. Gratitude to athletes and support staff from almost 100 nations who were a part of the tournament.”

-PM Narendra Modi, on X