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India reached a major milestone on the global sports stage with the official launch of the logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, alongside the kickoff of the ‘100 Days to Go’ countdown.
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The event was hosted by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.
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The newly revealed mascot named Viraaj is a spirited young elephant with a blade prosthesis — is a tribute to strength, optimism, and resilience, while the logo captures India’s rich heritage, the spirit of para athletics, and the vibrancy of New Delhi as host city.
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The ceremonial launch was graced by Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, as Chief Guest, and presided over by Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan, MLA and Chief Patron of PCI.
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The distinguished guests included Kangana Ranaut, Actor, MP and Brand Ambassador for the Championships, Ashish Sood, Education Minister of Delhi, Hari Ranjan Rao, IAS, Secretary (Sports), MYAS and Paul Fitzgerald.
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The New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled for October 2025, will welcome participants from over 100 countries, making it the largest-ever para athletics event hosted in India.
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