Khelo India Para Games 2025
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Context:
- The 2nd edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 was held in New Delhi (20–27 March 2025).
- Over 1,300 para-athletes from States and UTs participated.
- Events were conducted across 6 disciplines: Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Shooting, Para Table Tennis, Para Powerlifting.
Highlights:
- Overall Champion: Haryana (34 Gold, 39 Silver, 31 Bronze).
- Runner-up: Tamil Nadu (28 Gold).
- 3rd Place: Uttar Pradesh (23 Gold).
- Records:
- 18 Para National Records were created.
- Standout athletes: Manish Kumar (Haryana), Jaspreet Kaur (Punjab), Seema Rani (Punjab), Jhandu Kumar (Bihar).
- Special mention: 12 women athletes broke national records, highlighting the rise of female para-sports in India.
- Total Medals Distributed:596 (189 Gold, 189 Silver, 218 Bronze).
- Male Athletes: 110 Gold, 109 Silver, 127 Bronze (346 total).
- Female Athletes: 79 Gold, 80 Silver, 91 Bronze (250 total).
🏅 Khelo India Para Games 2025 – Medal Tally (Top States/UTs)
| Rank | State/UT | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haryana | 34 | 39 | 31 | 104 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 28 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | 23 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Maharashtra | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Karnataka | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Punjab | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Delhi | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Bihar | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Andaman & Nicobar | — | — | — | — |
(Note: Only top 3 Gold counts are explicitly mentioned in reports; full detailed table pending official release.)
Significance:
- Strengthens disability sports ecosystem under Khelo India initiative.
- Promotes gender inclusion with women para-athletes setting records.
- Encourages grassroots participation and prepares athletes for global events like Asian Para Games & Paralympics.
Updated - 27 March 2025 8:11 PM | https://www.olympics.com/
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