Prasar Bharti announced as official broadcast partner of World Para Athletics Championships 2025
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Big news for Indian para sports! The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has teamed up with Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, as the official broadcast partner for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships 2025. This massive event kicks off from September 27 to October 5 right here in New Delhi, promising thrilling action for fans across the country.
Adding to the excitement, PCI announced on Friday that Indian Oil Corporation Limited is the title sponsor. So, get ready for the Indian Oil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships! Indian Oil has been a huge supporter of para sports in India for years, backing athletes through tough training and big wins.
For the first time ever, Indian viewers will catch live and exclusive coverage on Doordarshan channels and their digital platforms. That means millions of homes will tune in to watch the world’s biggest para-athletics showdown, bringing the energy straight to your living room.
This championship is set to be India’s largest para sporting event yet, with over 2,200 athletes and staff from more than 104 countries battling it out in 186 medal events. Thanks to Prasar Bharati’s DD Sports and Waves, expect record-breaking viewership that puts the spotlight on para athletes and boosts awareness about para sports in India.
A.S. Sahney, Chairman of Indian Oil, shared his thoughts: “We’re thrilled to sponsor the New Delhi World Para Athletics Championships 2025. Our partnership with PCI has led to amazing achievements, from record medals at the Asian Para Games to shining moments at the Paris Paralympics. It highlights the grit of our para-athletes, and through programs like IndianOil DivyaShakti, we’re committed to supporting them more. As the world comes to New Delhi, we’ll celebrate India’s rising power in global para sports.”
Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, added: “This is a fantastic chance to showcase India’s growth in sports and tech. Our broadcast will reach over 100 countries, and we’re geared up to raise the bar in sports production. Prasar Bharati has always led the way, and this World Para Athletics Championships telecast will prove it again.”
Iconic Indian Paralympian Devendra Jhajharia couldn’t hold back his excitement: “Airing the Indian Oil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Doordarshan is a game-changer for para sports in India. Now, our athletes’ stories will inspire everyone, from cities to villages. This won’t just be our biggest event—it’s going to be the most watched, spreading inspiration, awareness, and inclusion far and wide.”
The World Para Athletics Championships 2025 will mark a proud milestone for Indian sports, highlighting top-level competition and the unbreakable spirit of para-athletes to audiences at home and abroad. Stay tuned for more updates on this epic para sports spectacle!
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