India’s Performance at The World Games Till 2025
- Aug 11, 2025
- Achievements
- By Super Admin
India’s journey at The World Games, an international multi-sport event for non-Olympic disciplines, has been slow but promising. While the country has historically focused on mainstream sports, a small but significant group of Indian athletes have made their mark on this global stage. As of the 2025 edition, India has won a total of five medals at The World Games, with contributions from powerlifting, snooker, badminton, and archery. This article highlights India's complete medal count and the top athletes who have made the nation proud in various editions of the games.
As of 2025, India has secured 5 medals in The World Games:
These achievements span across four editions of the Games and highlight India’s strength in niche sports, where the country continues to build its presence.
1. Aditya Mehta – Gold (Snooker, 2013)
Aditya Mehta created history at the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia, by winning India’s first and only gold medal. His victory in snooker showcased India’s dominance in cue sports on a global stage beyond the Olympics.
2. Sumita Laha – Silver (Powerlifting, 1989)
One of India’s early medalists, Sumita Laha clinched a silver in powerlifting at the 1989 edition in Karlsruhe, Germany. Her performance marked a significant milestone for Indian women in strength sports.
3. Rekha Mal – Bronze (Powerlifting, 1989)
Also in 1989, Rekha Mal won a bronze medal, giving India a double podium finish in powerlifting—an impressive feat during a time when international recognition in such sports was limited for Indian athletes.
4. Prakash Padukone – Bronze (Badminton, 1981)
One of India’s most celebrated shuttlers, Prakash Padukone secured a bronze medal in badminton during the 1981 edition. This medal came at a time when badminton was still growing globally and proved India’s early strength in the sport.
5. Abhishek Verma & Jyothi Surekha Vennam – Bronze (Mixed Compound Archery, 2022)
At the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, USA, the pair of Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinched bronze in the mixed team compound archery event. This medal reinforced India’s global status in archery, particularly in compound formats.
As of August 2025, the World Games in Chengdu, China, are underway. While India is yet to add to its medal tally, the country has sent a strong contingent in events like Wushu, Kickboxing, Powerlifting, and Field Archery.
Athletes such as Pooja Sharma (Wushu), Rajveer Singh (Powerlifting), and Ananya Joshi (Kickboxing) are being closely watched for potential podium finishes. With India’s increasing focus on non-Olympic disciplines, expectations are high for new milestones in Chengdu.
India’s overall performance at The World Games till 2025 may not match its Olympic or Commonwealth Games record, but the achievements are commendable considering the niche nature of the sports involved. As infrastructure, training, and recognition improve for non-Olympic sports in India, it is likely that the country will continue to expand its medal tally in upcoming editions. The athletes who have already won medals have set the foundation, and the next generation is ready to build upon it.
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