Asian Para Games 2026: Suvarna Raj Wins Gold in Women’s F54 Discus Throw
Raj sealed India’s first gold of the day with a 15.66m throw, while four of her six attempts cleared 15 metres.
- On Thursday, Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, recording a best effort of 15.66m.
- Coached by Pintu Nagar, Suvarna competes in the F54 classification for athletes with trunk and lower-limb impairments and receives financial support under the government's Annual Calendar for Training and Competition .
- Recording four throws beyond the 15-metre mark, Suvarna secured victory in her fifth attempt, finishing ahead of silver medalist Shahla Hadidi with the top two separated by just 21 centimetres.
- This win marked India's 15th gold, bringing the national medal tally to 65 at the Games; earlier, para-archer Swati Chaudhary earned silver after a 4-6 defeat to China's Mengkan Cen.
- Beyond athletics, Suvarna works as an accessibility specialist, having conducted over 1,000 audits across India, with previous wins including gold in Canberra and bronze at the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
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Suvarna Raj brings home gold for India at the Para Asian Games 2026 in women's discus throw
India's Suvarna Raj put forth a brilliant performance and brought home the gold medal for the Indian contingent at the 2026 Para Asian Games after her exceptional show in the women's discus throw event.
Asian Para Games 2026: Suvarna Raj Clinches Gold In Women’s F54 Discus Throw
Suvarna Raj won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a best effort of 15.66m. Iran’s Shahla Hadidi took silver, while Vietnam’s Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen claimed bronze
India's Suvarna Raj Secures Gold In F54 Discus At Asian Para Games
Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj clinched a gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a best effort of 15.66m. The 44-year-old from Greater Noida demonstrated consistent performance, outperforming competitors from Iran and Vietnam. A seasoned athlete and disability rights advocate, Raj has a strong international record and receives government support for her training and competitions.
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India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women’s discus throw F54 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a best effort of 15.66 metres, securing the country’s first gold medal of the day on Thursday.
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