1 / 7In 2025, Indian athletes marked significant achievements on an international level, achieving medal collections, historic milestones, national records, and significant victories that elevated expectations across various sports. (Image Source: Reuters)
2 / 7India hosted the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, achieving its highest medal count ever with 22 medals: six gold, nine silver, and seven bronze. Notable performances included Sumit Antil defending his men’s F64 javelin title with a championship record throw, reflecting India’s increasing competitiveness in elite para sports. (Image Source: PTI)
3 / 7During the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, India achieved a record performance, accumulating 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze). Highlights included the girls’ kabaddi team winning gold, Priteesmita Bhoi setting a world youth record in weightlifting clean & jerk, and multiple medals in athletics, boxing, and beach wrestling. (Source: Reuters)
4 / 7India secured its best-ever medal tally at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, clinching three medals: one silver and two bronze. Historic achievements included India’s first medal in wushu (Namrata Batra, silver) and its first medal in roller speed skating (Anandkumar Velkumar, bronze). (Source: PTI)
5 / 7At the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, India delivered one of its strongest performances, securing four medals (two gold, one silver, one bronze). Gold medals were won by Jaismine Lamboria (women’s 57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (women’s 48kg), while Nupur Sheoran earned silver (+80kg) and Pooja Rani took home bronze (80kg), showcasing the ascent of Indian women in elite boxing. (Image Source: PTI)
6 / 7In shooting, India excelled at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships, topping the medal table with 50 golds among a total of 99 medals, achieving Asian records in several events. At the World Archery Championships, India won its inaugural gold in the men’s compound team event, representing a significant milestone for the sport in India. (Image Source: X)
7 / 7In various age groups and elite levels, Indian sports in 2025 showcased remarkable progress, marked by record medal tallies in the Asian Youth Games, Para Worlds, and World Games, as well as outstanding performances in shooting and athletics. The year laid strong groundwork for 2026 and onward, with numerous international tournaments on the horizon in the coming years. (Image Source: Reuters)
