India will host the World Para-Athletics Grand Prix at the Capital’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from Tuesday. The three-day event will witness participation of 250 competitors from 20 countries.
Various event categories based on the impairments of the athletes is the basis of para sport. In Para-Athletics, the classification process is multiple-layered and takes into consideration various factors.
This can often result in confusion and even disqualification of athletes, sometimes just before an event or even after they have won a medal.