The biggest Para-sport party on the planet is coming to India, and New Delhi is rolling out a very accessible red carpet for more than 1,000 elite athletes, their support crews, and thousands of fans. If you’re planning to cheer from the stands at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this 26 September – 5 October 2025, here’s everything you need to know—no jargon, just the good stuff—about beds, buses, booking forms, and a few insider Delhi tips, too.
What’s All the Buzz About?
- It’s the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships—and the first time India hosts the event, a huge milestone!
- A supersized programme: 186 medal events (15 more than Kobe 2024), including brand-new races like the 100 m T71 and 400 m T72.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium seats ~60,000 spectators, was revamped for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and scores high marks for accessibility.
Where You’ll Sleep: 10 Hand-Picked Hotels
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and World Para Athletics scouted dozens of properties, then cherry-picked ten that balance comfort, accessibility, and travel time to the stadium. All packages are all-inclusive—room, three meals daily, taxes, and the crucial airport/venue shuttle network.
| Hotel (Area) | Single €/night | Double €/night | Distance → Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leela Palace (Chanakyapuri) | 350 | 215 | 15 min / 5.2 km |
| Taj Palace (Chanakyapuri) | 350 | 215 | 20 min / 8.5 km |
| The Lalit (Connaught Place) | 325 | 200 | 16 min / 6.8 km |
| ITC Sheraton (Saket) | 300 | 200 | 20 min / 9.5 km |
| Hotel Ashok (Chanakyapuri) | 300 | 190 | 16 min / 5.6 km |
| Leela Ambience Convention (Vishwas Nagar) | 300 | 190 | 40 min / 20 km |
| Eros Hotel (Nehru Place) | 300 | 190 | 20 min / 7 km |
| Crowne Plaza (Mayur Vihar) | 300 | 190 | 20 min / 10.5 km |
| Holiday Inn (Mayur Vihar) | 270 | 180 | 20 min / 10.5 km |
| The Park (Connaught Place) | 270 | 180 | 20 min / 7.5 km |
Single = one person in a room; Double = price per person when two share.
What Your Package Includes
- Full-board meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Round-trip airport transfers plus dedicated shuttles to training venues and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
- Equipment transport for throw frames, wheelchairs, and race runners—no extra fees.
- On-site LOC help desks and priority accessible rooms (first-come, first-served based on need and sport class).
- Wi-Fi to spam your socials with medal selfies—of course.
How to Book (and Lock in a Room)
- Bookings open 1 June 2025 – close 15 August 2025.
- One team manager fills the online Accommodation Form (one shot only; triple-check before hitting submit).
- The LOC replies within five working days; if silence, email wpa25-accommodation@paralympicindia.com.
- Invoices roll out from 15 June 2025 based on your top-three hotel wishlist.
- Pay 60 % by the invoice deadline, 40 % by 8 September 2025—no pay, no stay.
Visa tip: Use the LOC confirmation email as supporting paperwork at the embassy counter.
The Fine Print: Cancellations & Changes
- Modify or cancel up to 20 % of your room nights free until 15 August 2025.
- Cut more than 20 % before that date? The excess nights incur an 80 % charge.
- 16 – 31 August 2025: any cutbacks cost 80 %.
- From 1 September onward it’s 100 % non-refundable except for rare, documented emergencies reviewed by the LOC.
Getting Around: Stadium, Metro & Beyond
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium has its own stop on the Delhi Metro Violet Line, plus nearby Jor Bagh and Jangpura stations. If you’re staying at an official hotel, the shuttle loops mean you may barely touch public transit—handy if you’re rolling heavy with race chairs or throwing frames. Independent explorers will find improved way-finding signage city-wide after earlier mega-events.
Accessibility scorecard: Recent spectator surveys gave the stadium 8–10 / 10 for ramps, lifts, and disabled seating decks. Wheelchair-friendly restrooms line the concourse, and volunteers can escort you to closer gates on request.
Delhi Cheat-Sheet: Spice, Sights & Safety
- Weather: Late September hovers around 30 °C daytime—pack light, breathable kit and a hat for those midday finals.
- Street food: Try chaat at Connaught Place or parathas in Chandni Chowk, but stick to bottled water.
- Must-sees: Humayun’s Tomb, Lodhi Gardens, and sunset at India Gate are all short rides from most official hotels.
- Ride-shares: App-based cabs (Uber/Ola) are abundant, but Delhi traffic can crawl—build in buffer time.
- Cultural nugget: A simple “Namaste” with a slight bow goes a long way.
Quick FAQ
Q: Can I stay in a random Airbnb and still ride the event buses?
A: Sorry—no. Official transport only serves LOC-booked hotels.
Q: What if I need an accessible room?
A: They’re limited. The LOC allocates after reviewing each team’s wheelchair count and sport classifications (T/F31-34, 51-54, RR). Booking early boosts your chances.
Q: Will my credit card work for payment?
A: Yes, but the LOC notes that bank-card fees are on you. Bank transfers also work; details are on the invoice (Axis Bank, SWIFT AXISINBB126).
Q: Check-in/out times?
A: Check-in 14:00 IST – Check-out 12:00 IST—standard across all ten hotels.
Ready to witness Paralympic-level grit up close? Sort your hotel, settle those invoices, and start practising your best “Bharat Mata Ki Jai!” chant—because the world’s fastest, strongest, and most determined athletes are about to light up the capital, and you won’t want to miss a single lap.
Sources New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships and PDF Overview