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Khelo India Para Games 2025 in New Delhi from March 20th to 27th

ByAjay Gulia

The Khelo India Para Games 2025 is set to take place in New Delhi from March 20th to 27th. This prestigious event will witness the participation of approximately 1,230 para-athletes, including champions from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games will feature six sports: para archery, para athletics, para badminton, para powerlifting, para shooting, and para table tennis. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host events for para athletics, para archery, and para powerlifting, while the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex will stage para badminton and para table tennis competitions. The Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range will be the venue for para shooting events.

Top para-athletes, including gold medalists Harvinder Singh (archery), Dharambir (club throw), and Praveen Kumar (high jump), will compete in the games. This event aims to provide a strong platform for para-athletes to showcase their talent and inspire millions with their resilience.

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