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Dharambir and Preeti Pal, Paralympic gold and bronze medalists, will lead India's 73-member team at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, inspiring future athletes.
- The Paralympic Committee of India announced a 73-member team for the World Para Athletics Championships from September 27 to October 5 in New Delhi, marking the first time the event will be held in India.
- Dharambir Nain and Preeti Pal, who excelled at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, will serve as flag bearers during the opening ceremony.
- The event is significant as it marks the first time India will host this championship, with participation from para athletes from 107 countries confirmed, according to PCI President Devendra Jhajharia.
- Notable omissions from the team include Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar; Thangavelu withdrew due to technique changes and Kumar is focusing on the Asian Para Games.
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The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) announced the 73-member team on Wednesday with a couple of notable omissions including three-time Paralympics medallist high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu and double Paralympics medallist Sharad Kumar.
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Paralympic Champions Miss Out: India Announces Team for World Para Athletics Championships | Sports-Games
Paralympic Champions Miss Out: India Announces Team for World Para Athletics Championships India's Paralympic hopefuls have been finalized for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships. However, notable exclusions include decorated high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu and fellow high jumper Sharad Kumar. Neither athlete participated in the selection trials, Thangavelu due to changes in his technique, and Kumar focusing on future events.Despit…
World Para Athletics Championships 2025: Dharambir, Preeti Pal Named India’s Flag Bearers As Team Jersey Unveiled
With just a month left for the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, the Paralympic Committee of India unveiled the official team jersey and confirmed a 73-member squad, naming Paralympic medalists Dharambir and Preeti Pal as flag bearers who will lead the nation’s contingent at the opening ceremony
Dharambir, Preeti Named India's Flag Bearers for World Para Athletics Championships
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. With just 30 days to go for the World Para Athletics Championships, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) unveiled the official Team India jersey at a grand ceremony held on Wednesday, here in the national capital. The announcement also highlighted the 73-strong Indian contingent, which is preparing to compete on home soil from September 27 to October 5. Sports News | Dharambir, Preeti Nam…
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