New Delhi, March 13 – The New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 concluded on Friday after three days of intense competition, with India achieving a dominant performance across various events.
Competing against strong international competitors, Indian athletes secured the top position in the medal standings with an impressive 208 medals, including 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze.
Russia came in second with 35 medals (15 gold, 14 silver, and 6 bronze), while Bosnia and Herzegovina secured third place with 3 medals, including one gold and two silver.
The final day saw several outstanding performances by Indian athletes in track and field events.
In the Women’s 200m T35–T37, Preeti Pal won the gold medal with a time of 30.26 seconds, ahead of Karina Machulskaia of Russia, who took silver in 32.22 seconds, while Bina Shambhubha of India secured bronze with a time of 32.35 seconds. This was Preeti Pal's second gold medal in the Grand Prix.
Reflecting on her performance, Preeti said, "I narrowly missed my target time by a microsecond. Overall, things are going well. In four days, I will be competing in the Nationals, and since it's the off-season, I am satisfied with my performance."
She added, "My personal best is 30.03 seconds, and I have already clocked 29.6 seconds in practice, which is encouraging. However, I noticed that I get tired towards the finish line, which didn't happen before. I am currently working on improving that."
India also dominated the Men’s Shot Put F57, winning all three medals. Shubham Juyal won gold with a throw of 14.45 metres, while Bhagat Singh secured silver with 13.29 metres and Priyans Kumar took bronze with 13.07 metres.
Shubham Juyal's rapid progress, from a 13.72-metre throw at the 2025 World Championships to improving by 0.73 metres in just five months, highlights his dedication and reflects the growing strength of Indian Army para athletes on the international stage.
Indian athletes continued to excel, securing medals in various events. In the Men’s 200m T35, Vinay won gold with a time of 28.18 seconds, followed by Anubhav Choudhary with silver in 29.49 seconds, while Hong Kong’s Chui Yiu Bao claimed bronze.
In the Men’s 200m T37–T44, India again secured all three medals, with Rakeshbhai Bhatt winning gold in 25.20 seconds, Siddharth Manju Bellary taking silver in 28.23 seconds, and Ravikiran Asarelli finishing with bronze in 31.50 seconds.
Another clean sweep came in the Men’s 800m T53–T54, where Manojkumar Sabapathi won gold with a time of 1:57.41, followed by Manikandan Jothi with silver in 2:11.14, and Kamalakanta Nayak with bronze in 2:20.83.
India also dominated the Men’s Shot Put F11–F12–F20, with Praveen Sharma winning gold with a throw of 13.31 metres, Monu Ghangas taking silver with 11.40 metres, and Janak Singh Harsana securing bronze with 11.22 metres.
In the Men’s Shot Put F37, India once again secured the top three positions, with Ankit winning gold with 12.37 metres, Mayank taking silver with 11.68 metres, and Akshay securing bronze with 11.05 metres.
India also achieved podium sweeps in the Men’s Shot Put F53–F54, Women’s Discus Throw F57, Men’s Long Jump T11–T12, Men’s 5000m T54, and Men’s 200m T64, showcasing the depth and strength of India's para athletics program.
Speaking about the event, Paralympic Committee of India President Devendra Jhajharia said:
“The New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 has once again showcased the incredible talent and determination of para athletes from around the world. I am extremely proud of the Indian athletes for their outstanding performances and for securing the top position in the medal standings. Hosting such an event in India is an important step towards strengthening the para sports ecosystem in the country and providing our athletes with world-class competitive exposure.”