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World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026: India topped New Delhi meet with 208 medals, including 75 gold
India led the medal tally at the New Delhi leg of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 with 208 medals.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the India leg of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix concluded in New Delhi with India finishing first in the medal tally with 208 medals.
Key specifics
- India won 75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze medals.
- Russia finished second with 35 medals, and Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third with 3 medals.
- Around 257 athletes from eight nations participated in the event.
- India fielded its largest-ever contingent of 219 athletes.
- Preethi Pal won gold in the women’s 200m T35-T37 in 30.26 seconds.
Exam lens
Sports current affairs question, New Delhi 2026 meet, 208 medals, 75 gold, Preethi Pal 30.26 seconds — TNPSC may ask medal tally and para-athletics facts.