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PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent for record haul at WPAC 2025
The Statesman
|October 07, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their historic medal haul at the World Para-Athletics Championships, that concluded on Sunday, marking the end of a historic edition that featured more than 2200 athletes from over 100 countries competing across 186 medal events.
For first-time hosts India, it was a tournament to remember after finishing with a record haul of 22 medals (6 Gold, 9 Silver, 7 Bronze).
"A historic performance by our para-athletes! This year’s World Para-Athletics Championships have been very special. The Indian contingent had its best-ever performance, winning 22 medals, including 6 Gold Medals," PM Modi shared on social media.
"Congrats to our athletes. Their success will inspire several people. I am proud of each and every member of our contingent and wish them the very best for their future endeavours," the post read.
By successfully staging the championships, India entered a league usually reserved for the world’s elite organisers, according to several international athletes and sports personalities.
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