Rinku Hooda Clinches Gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi
India had an impressive day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with para-athletes delivering exceptional performances across various events. The action-packed second day saw Indian competitors clinch multiple medals, further establishing the nation’s presence on the global para-athletics stage.
Rinku Hooda’s Gold Medal Performance
Leading the charge was Rinku Hooda, who secured gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 category with a powerful throw of 60.26 meters. His victory follows his recent success at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships in Goa and a silver medal at the fourth Asian Para Games, showcasing his consistent top-tier performance.
Javelin Dominance and Medal Sweeps
India’s dominance extended to the combined javelin F12/F37/F42/F43 category, where Pushpendra Singh won gold with a throw of 57.57 meters. Mohit took silver with a throw of 45.45 meters, and Jaswant claimed bronze with 45.94 meters, resulting in a complete podium sweep. In the men’s javelin F40/F41 category, Ritender added another gold with a best throw of 30.33 meters.
Success in Discus and Track Events
In the men’s discus throw F56/F57 event, Atul Kaushik won gold with a throw of 43.92 meters, while Ram Kumar Yadav secured silver with an effort of 30.59 meters. Meanwhile, on the track, Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched gold in the men’s 400m T47 event, finishing in 48.78 seconds. Jasbeer and Bhavikkumar Dineshbhai followed with silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Women Athletes Shine Bright
Indian women athletes also distinguished themselves. Baghyashri Madhavrao Jadhav won gold in the women’s javelin F34 category with a throw of 12.73 meters. In the shot put, Khushboo Gill claimed silver with 9.52 meters, while Ananya Bansal took bronze with a throw of 7.73 meters, highlighting India’s growing strength across various disciplines.
Continued Powerhouse Performance
With nearly 150 Indian athletes competing across 90 medal events, the Grand Prix has showcased India’s rising talent and determination in para-sports. As the competition concludes, these performances will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of athletes and pave the way for even greater achievements on the international stage.
