India World Games 2025 Debut Aims for Breakthrough Success
India World Games 2025 debut is now underway as a 17-member Indian contingent competes in Chengdu, China, from August 7 to 17 during the 12th edition of this prestigious multi-sport event. The squad brings together 10 men and 7 women across five distinct disciplines: archery, billiards, roller sports (road and track), racquetball, and wushu.
This marks India’s largest-ever squad at the World Games, signifying a strategic push to strengthen its footprint in international, non-Olympic sports. Since their first appearance in 1981, India has amassed five medals won across editions, with only one gold to date.
Who’s Representing India?
- Archery (Compound)
Men: Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Rakesh Kumar
Women: Parneet Kaur, Madhura Dhamangaonkar - Billiards
Shivam Arora, Sourav Kothari, Kamal Chawla, Natasha Chethan - Racquetball
Kosetty Jyotheekalyan, Shilpa Dalvi - Roller Sports (Speed Skating)
Anandkumar Velkumar, Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Shreyasi Joshi - Wushu
Abhishek Jamwal, Namrata Batra, Roshibina Devi Naorem
Why This Debut Matters
The India World Games 2025 debut represents not only a significant milestone but also a clear signal of India’s expanding sports horizon. Beyond mainstream disciplines, this initiative now actively supports niche competitions and nurtures well-rounded athletic talent. Archers like Verma and Madhura deliver seasoned experience, while emerging athletes in roller sports and wushu highlight India’s growing strength in diverse disciplines.
Moreover, India’s participation at the World Games offers international exposure and aids in benchmarking performance levels. In addition, the Games feature 253 medal events across 34 sports and 60 disciplines—providing a valuable platform for competitions outside the Olympic framework. Furthermore, global representation such as this plays a crucial role in reinforcing sporting standards and aspiration within the country.
How to Watch the Action
If you’re following the event live, coverage streams on the official World Games website, with detailed event schedules and results updated daily. This ensures fans can stay connected despite limited Indian broadcast coverage.
