Overview

• The World Para Athletics Championships are scheduled for September 27 to October 5 at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
• Paris medallists Dharambir Nain and Preeti Pal were named India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony.
• High jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar were left out after skipping selection trials, with a coach citing technique changes for Thangavelu and a focus on next year's Asian Para Games for Kumar.
• PCI President Devendra Jhajharia said athletes from 107 countries have confirmed, which would make this the championships' largest edition.
• Jhajharia said the Mondo track installation at the competition and training areas is slated for completion by September 1.