Dharambir & Preeti Pal Named India's Flag Bearers For World Para Athletics Championships

Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 18:39 IST

Dharambir and Preeti Pal will be India's flag bearers at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, leading a 73-member team.

Dharambir and Preeti Pal will be India's flag bearers at World Para Athletics Championships (X)

Dharambir and Preeti Pal were named India’s flag bearers for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday, as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) revealed the official team jersey with 30 days remaining before the event.

The championships will be held in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5, featuring a 73-member Indian contingent competing on home soil.

Dharambir, who secured gold in the men’s club throw F51 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, and Preeti, who earned two bronze medals, will lead the team at the opening ceremony.

“Carrying the Indian flag at this championship is a tremendous honour. After the experience in Paris, I am more motivated than ever to give my best and make the entire nation proud. This new jersey will be a symbol of our unity and fighting spirit," he said.

Preeti added, “Winning medals at the Paralympics showed me the power of perseverance and belief. Wearing the team India jersey is a proud moment, and I am excited to compete on home ground and inspire the next generation of para athletes across the country."

The jersey launch event was attended by tournament brand ambassador and actress Kangana Ranaut, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia, Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and leading para athletes including Simran, Rinku, Devender Kumar, Amisha Rawat, Shreyansh Trivedi, Varun Singh Bhati, and Pranav Soorma.

“Today’s jersey launch and the announcement of our strong team India contingent is more than just unveiling a uniform; it is a celebration of courage, determination, and the spirit of our para athletes," Jhajharia said.

“Each athlete represents India’s resilience and pride, and we are confident that this team will deliver outstanding performances at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi."

When Is World Para Athletics Championships?

• Competition dates: 27 September to 5 October 2025 (9 days of competition)
• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India.

(With inputs from PTI)

Ritayan Basu

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August 27, 2025, 18:39 IST

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