24th National Para-Athletics Championships: Haryana tops with 95 medals, including 39 gold

Bhubaneswar : The 24th National Para-Athletics Championships 2026 concluded at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar here on Saturday. The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, who honoured the top-performing states for their remarkable achievements.

After four days of intense competition involving over 1,400 athletes, Haryana emerged as the overall champion, dominating the medal tally with 95 medals, including 39 gold. Tamil Nadu finished as runner-ups with 51 medals, whereas Gujarat came third with 30 medals. Host Odisha finished a respectable 5th overall, significantly boosted by gold and silver medal performances from star athletes, Suchitra Parida, Jayanti Behera and Janaki Oram.

During his address, Chief Minister Majhi reaffirmed Odisha’s position as the “Sports Capital of India” with several major declarations. The CM guaranteed that the Kalinga Stadium complex will continue to expand, ensuring all types of advanced sports infrastructure are available for para-athletes and general athletes alike. He stated that the Odisha government is fully prepared to provide 360-degree support to host any national or international sporting event.