Overview

• Competition runs September 27 to October 5 with 186 medal events and more than 2,200 athletes from over 100 countries.
• Pakistan’s Paralympic committee pulled its entry on government advice citing security concerns, and World Para Athletics said it cannot compel attendance.
• Domestic viewers can watch live on DD Sports with streaming on the Waves app under Prasar Bharti’s broadcast rights.
• India names its largest-ever team and targets progress after 17 medals at Kobe 2024 and a strong Paris Paralympics showing.
• Organisers report a new Mondo track and accessibility upgrades at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, following a ceremonial kickoff in the capital.