Overview

• Organisers say more than 2,500 athletes from over 100 nations are expected, with earlier tallies listing about 2,200 participants across 186 medal events.
• Over 100 Paris 2024 medallists are confirmed to participate, collectively accounting for 308 medals.
• India highlights home contenders including F51 club thrower Ekta Bhyan, who is targeting a podium on home soil.
• Javelin star Sumit Antil is set to lead the hosts, with Paralympians Preeti Pal and Praveen Kumar among other names to watch.
• Event preparations are backed by the Sports Authority of India and the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry, with athletes citing improved training support.