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- This was the first time India hosted the event, with participation from 2,000+ athletes representing 104 nations across 186 medal events.
- India delivered its best‑ever performance, securing 22 medals – 6 Gold, 9 Silver, and 7 Bronze.
- Gold medalists included Sumit Antil (F64 Javelin), Rinku Hooda (F46 Javelin), Yogesh Kathuniya (F56 Discus), Shailesh Kumar (T63 High Jump), Simran Sharma (T12 100m) and others.
- Rinku Hooda set a Championship Record of 66.37m in the F46 Javelin, while Sundar Singh Gurjar added silver in the same event.
- The mascot “Viraaj”, a young elephant with a prosthetic blade, symbolised resilience, hope, and inclusivity.
Question:
Q.1 Who set a Championship Record in the F46 Javelin at the 12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025?a) Sumit Antil
b) Simran Sharma
c) Rinku Hooda
d) Shailesh Kumar
Answer: c) Rinku Hooda set a Championship Record of 66.37m in F46 Javelin during the 12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025.
