Bachendri Pal dedicates Padma Bhushan to her parents

In the morning session, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani Longjam (57kg) delivered a dominant display, defeating her opponent from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.

Lavanya Gupta, who was trailing Jasmine by one shot after Day 1, carded even par 72 while Jasmine shot 2-over 74 and fell behind by one

The highlight of the day came in the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam Ram won bronze with 49.48m

In a communication issued by the IOA President, PT Usha, the initiative aims to highlight the Olympic Movement's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, while encouraging communities across the country to celebrate Olympic Day through meaningful environmental action.

Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold medals and podium finishes across several track and field events