Khelo India Para Games 2025 were held in New Delhi

Current Context: The Khelo India Para Games 2025 were held in New Delhi from March 20 to 27, across three venues: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

• The event featured six para sports disciplines—archery, athletics, badminton, powerlifting, shooting, and table tennis.
• The Khelo India Para Games 2025 concluded with Haryana retaining the team championship title, securing 34 gold medals, followed by Tamil Nadu with 28 golds, and Uttar Pradesh with 23 golds.
• The event saw 18 national records being set, with 12 records achieved by women athletes.

Notable Winners:

• Rishit Nathwani won gold in Men's Class 5 Table Tennis, showcasing resilience and determination.
• Akash from Uttar Pradesh clinched gold in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Shooting, defeating top competitors.
• Haryana's Manish Kumar and Punjab's Jaspreet Kaur excelled in Para Powerlifting, setting new records.

Highlights:

• Over 1,300 para-athletes competed across six disciplines: archery, athletics, badminton, powerlifting, shooting, and table tennis.
• The event emphasized inclusivity and resilience, with significant participation from women and athletes from the Northeast.
• Gujarat dominated table tennis, winning 21 medals, including 4 golds

Question:

Q.1 Which state won the team championship title at Khelo India Para Games 2025?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Haryana
d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: c) Haryana retained the team championship title, securing 34 gold medals. Tamil Nadu finished second with 28 golds, while Uttar Pradesh stood third with 23 golds.