Ekta Bhyan raised the bar in para-athletics after qualifying for the World Para Athletics Championships, as a seemingly-confident Indian contingent walked away with as many as seven medals at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The Indian squad, that comprised several youngsters marking their international debut in Dubai, won four silver and three bronze.

The tournament concluded with immense success as it saw seven world records and 45 regional records being broken. China finished atop the medal tally with 102 medal, including 42 gold, followed by Ukraine winning 11 gold and Uzbekistan bagging 9 gold. India, however, finished in 28th spot.