Khelo India Para Games 2025 close in New Delhi; Haryana retain title with 34 golds
The second Khelo India Para Games closed in New Delhi on 27 March 2025, with Haryana topping the medal table again with 34 gold and 104 medals in all, ahead of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
Summary
The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games, held in New Delhi from 20 to 27 March 2025, closed on 27 March. Haryana retained the team title with 34 gold, 39 silver and 31 bronze (104 medals). Tamil Nadu rose from third in the first edition to second with 28 gold (74 medals), and Uttar Pradesh, second last time, finished third with 23 gold (64 medals). The first edition, in December 2023, was also won by Haryana. In para-powerlifting, athletes from the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar won 10 medals, including seven golds, and set four national records.
Key facts
- Edition
- Second
- Dates and venue
- 20–27 March 2025, New Delhi
- Winner
- Haryana: 34 gold, 39 silver, 31 bronze (104)
- Second
- Tamil Nadu: 28 gold (74)
- Third
- Uttar Pradesh: 23 gold (64)
- First edition
- December 2023, also won by Haryana
- Para-powerlifting
- SAI NCOE Gandhinagar: 10 medals (7 gold), 4 national records
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which State topped the medal table at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, which closed on 27 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Haryana
Haryana retained the title with 34 gold, 39 silver and 31 bronze medals.
Which State finished second at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, improving from third in the first edition?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu finished second with 28 golds (74 medals), up from third in 2023.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Para Games: 1. The 2025 edition, held in New Delhi from 20 to 27 March, was the second edition. 2. The first edition, held in December 2023, was won by Uttar Pradesh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The 2025 Games were the second edition. Haryana won the first edition in December 2023; Uttar Pradesh was second then.