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Haryana tops 24th National Para Athletics Championships; Tamil Nadu finishes second in Bhubaneswar
Held in Bhubaneswar from 17 to 21 March 2026, the championships saw Haryana top the medals table and Tamil Nadu finish second.
Key highlights
Direct fact
From 17 to 21 March 2026, the 24th National Para Athletics Championships were held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where Haryana topped the medals tally and Tamil Nadu finished second.
Key specifics
- Haryana won 95 medals, including 39 gold, 31 silver and 25 bronze.
- Tamil Nadu secured 51 medals, including 14 gold, 20 silver and 17 bronze.
- Gujarat finished third with 30 medals, including 14 gold.
- The event featured 1,460 para-athletes from 28 states, the BSF and the Services Sports Control Board.
- Odisha finished 9th with 17 medals, including 5 gold.
Exam lens
Question type: sports current affairs with medal tally and host city; key facts include Bhubaneswar, 1,460 athletes, Haryana 95 medals, and Tamil Nadu 51 medals. TNPSC may ask medal positions or event location.