Overview

• Paralympic Committee of India said Deepthi Jeevanji won her 400m T20 heat in 58.35 seconds to advance to tonight’s final on Day 1.
• Prasar Bharti is providing live coverage in India on DD Sports and the Waves app.
• The hosts have entered a record 73 athletes, with the Paralympic Committee of India stating a goal of more than 20 medals and a top‑five finish.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium received a new Mondo track in both competition and warm‑up areas alongside accessibility upgrades, with officials citing major investment.
• The nine‑day meet features delegations from 104 countries and over 100 Paris Paralympics medallists, reflecting unprecedented depth for the championships.