Bonn, September 23 (Udaipur Kiran) : The World Para Athletics has officially announced the medal program and qualification rules for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from June 19 to 27, 2027. This event will be hosted at the Uzbekistan Olympic City Sport Stadium.
The Tashkent 2027 program will incorporate all events from the New Delhi 2025 World Championships, along with an additional 16 medal events. This brings the total number of medal events to 202, the highest for any World Championship since London 2017. Notably, it will also include all 164 medal events from the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games program.
In a statement released on Tuesday, World Para Athletics revealed that five new medal events have been added for Tashkent 2027, while 11 medal events have been created as separate categories from the existing New Delhi 2025 program.
Organizers anticipate participation from over 1,300 athletes representing more than 100 countries, making it the largest para-sport event leading up to the LA28 Paralympics and the biggest event ever held in Uzbekistan.
New events introduced include the Men’s 100 meters T61, Men’s 200 meters T47, Men’s Discus Throw F53, Women’s 100 meters T61, and Women’s 800 meters T20. Additionally, several existing events will be separated into distinct categories to accommodate more athletes.
This championship promises to be a significant milestone in the world of para athletics, showcasing talent and fostering inclusivity in sports.
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