24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026

Current Context: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 was held from 17–21 March at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

• A total of 1,460 athletes from 28 states, BSF and SSCB competed across 145 medal events.
• Haryana topped the medal tally with 95 medals including 39 gold, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, while Odisha finished ninth with 17 medals.
• Key winners included Jayanti Behera (Odisha, Gold – Women’s 100m T47) and Janaki Oram (Odisha, Women’s 100m T12).
• Kipa Mero from Arunachal Pradesh won Gold in Women’s Javelin Throw (F12 category).
• Haryana athletes also dominated in javelin, discus, and sprint events.
• The championship highlighted India’s rising para-athletic talent and Odisha’s role as a hub for inclusive sports.

Question:

Q.1 In the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026, Kipa Mero won Gold in which event?
a) Shot Put F12
b) Discus Throw F12
c) Javelin Throw F12
d) 100m T12

Answer: c) Kipa Mero from Arunachal Pradesh won Gold in Women’s Javelin Throw (F12).