A golden start to the para athletics season: India clinched the medal table lead at the Fazza International Grand Prix in Dubai with 43 awards—16 golds, 13 silvers, 14 bronzes. The Dubai Club for People of Determination witnessed India’s unyielding spirit in this opening World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
Columbia’s 11-golds-in-20 edged Kenya’s 6-golds-in-20 for second, as hosts UAE celebrated 6 golds amid 31 medals for fourth. This global gathering spotlights the sport’s evolution and India’s commanding role.
Two-time Paralympian Sumit Antil’s javelin F64 gold set the pace, backed by Navdeep’s F41 javelin triumph and Dharmabir Nain’s club throw F51 gold—Paris pedigree shining through.
Preeti Pal’s versatility dazzled: gold in women’s 100m T35, bronze in 200m T35, building on Paris bronzes. Her ambition rings clear: ‘Personal best upgrades and endless golds for India ahead.’
Bhagyashri Jadhav’s double F34 golds in shot put and javelin brought raw emotion. From Tokyo to Paris Paralympics, she hailed, ‘Decade of dedication peaks here—my finest hour. World Championship gold next.’
Golds also graced Rinku Hooda (javelin F46), Rio’s Varun Singh Bhati (high jump T42), Dilip Mahadu Gavit (400m T46), Sahil Salim Sayyed (discus F54/55). Silvers to Sunil Kumar trio, bronzes scattered across Ranjit Chanda, Poonam Ram, Fatima Khatun, Deepesh Kumar, and teammates.
With New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium awaiting the next Grand Prix, this Fazza conquest—a para circuit staple—bolsters India’s trajectory toward Paralympic and world dominance.