Overview of Mexico’s Performance
Mexico concluded its participation in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championship held from September 27 to October 5 in New Delhi, India, securing the third position among Latin American countries.
With consistent positive results, Mexico finished the competition with a total of 10 medals: three gold, one silver, and six bronze. This placed them behind only Brazil and Colombia in terms of Latin American representation.
Medal Tally and Rankings
Brazil led the overall medal tally with 44 medals, including 15 gold, 20 silver, and nine bronze. China followed with 13 golds, while Iran secured nine.
Among Latin American countries, Colombia was second with seven gold medals, ten silver, and four bronze, placing them sixth overall. Mexico ranked 22nd, surpassing delegations from Canada, Australia, and Argentina.
About the World Para Athletics Championship
Organized by World Para Athletics, the international federation comprising 185 events, this was the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championship. Over nine days, more than 1,100 athletes from 63 nations participated.
Mexico’s Delegation and Achievements
Mexico sent a delegation of 27 athletes, including six who were medalists in the latest Paralympic Games: Gloria Zarza, Juan Pablo Cervantes, Gilda Cota, Edgar Fuentes, Rosa María Guerrero, and Osiris Machado. Several of them secured medals.
Floralia Estrada claimed Mexico’s first medal on the second day, while Edgar Navarro was the last to secure a podium spot on the ninth day. The closing ceremony was successful for Mexico, with Edgar Navarro winning bronze in the 200 meters track, Guadalupe Navarro earning bronze in the shot put, and Leonardo Pérez clinching bronze in the 1,500 meters track.
Quotes from Mexican Athletes
Edgar Navarro: “Today, on the last day of competitions, we had the great opportunity to win Mexico’s final medal in this World Championship. It’s a huge honor for me and my team.”
Alondra Salazar: “I feel satisfied and completely proud of the process. I dedicate this silver medal to my entire multidisciplinary team who believed in me.”
Mexico’s Recent Para Athletics Success
The World Para Athletics Championship followed the World Para Swimming Championship, where Mexico secured seven more medals in Singapura. Both events are crucial for athletes preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
In the previous World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe, Japan (2024), Mexico collected 14 medals: three gold, four silver, and seven bronze. In Paris (2023), they earned five medals: one gold, two silver, and two bronze.
Mexico’s Medalists in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championship
- Gold:
- Osiris Machado – Discus throw F44
- Gloria Zarza – Shot put F54
- Luis López – Discus throw F37
- Silver:
- Alondra Salazar – Javelin throw F54
- Bronze:
- Floralia Estrada – Discus throw F57
- Citlaly Cortés – Javelin throw F54
- Guadalupe Navarro – Shot put F55
- Edgar Navarro – 100 meters track T51
- Edgar Navarro – 200 meters track T51
- Leonardo Pérez – 1,500 meters track T52
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who organized the World Para Athletics Championship? A: The event was organized by World Para Athletics, the international federation responsible for para athletics.
- Q: How many countries participated in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championship? A: More than 63 countries participated in the championship.
- Q: How many medals did Mexico win in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championship? A: Mexico won a total of 10 medals: three gold, one silver, and six bronze.
