%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(4).png "India’s Mahendra Gurjar Sets World Record in World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland")
Key Highlights:
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Berlin, Germany
c) Nottwil, Switzerland
d) London, United Kingdom
- Mahendra Gurjar’s World Record: He set a new world record in the men’s javelin F42 category with a throw of 61.17 meters, surpassing the previous record of 59.19m.
- Sumit Antil’s Gold Medal: The double Paralympic gold medallist won the men’s javelin F64 event with a throw of 72.35m.
- India’s Medal Sweep: Pingane Mina Vilas secured three gold medals in the F57 category (discus, shot put, and javelin), while Bhuvi Agarwal won gold in long jump T20 and 400m T20.
- Global Participation: The event featured elite para-athletes from multiple classifications, showcasing exceptional performances across track and field events.
Question:
Q.1 Where was the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 held?a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Berlin, Germany
c) Nottwil, Switzerland
d) London, United Kingdom
Answer: c) The Grand Prix was hosted in Nottwil, Switzerland, from May 23 to 25, 2025.
