Pranav Soorma Wins Gold in F51 Discus Throw at Asian Para Games, Ram Ratan Bags Silver

Asian Para Games: Pranav Soorma clinches gold, breaks Asian record; Ram Ratan bags silver - The Tribune

Pranav, who was previously a men's club throw silver medalist at the Paris Paralympics 2024, tried his hand at discus throw and demolished the Asian record, setting a new benchmark of 11.66 m, with Ram Ratan Singh taking a silver with an effort of 10.35 m, as per ESPN.

Asian Para Games: Pranav Soorma clinches gold, breaks Asian record; Ram Ratan bags silver

Pranav, who was previously a men's club throw silver medalist at the Paris Paralympics 2024, tried his hand at discus throw and demolished the Asian record, setting a new benchmark of 11.66 m, with Ram Ratan Singh taking a silver with an effort of 10.35 m, as per ESPN.

Asian Para Games: 1-2 for India! Pranav Soorma, Ram Ratan Singh clinch discus gold and silver

Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh secured gold and silver medals in men's discus throw at the Asian Para Games. Soorma set a new Asian record with a throw of 11.66m, while Singh achieved a throw of 10.35m. This achievement adds to India's growing medal tally at the event in Aichi-Nagoya. The competition featured athletes from different classifications competing together for fairness in standings.

Soorma Clinches Gold, Singh Bags Silver In Para Games Discus

India's Pranav Soorma secured a gold medal with an Asian record in the men's discus throw combined F51/52/53 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday. Compatriot Ram Ratan Singh also earned a silver medal in the same event. The placings were determined using the Raza Point System, which accounts for different classifications among athletes.

Pranav Soorma Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Discuss Throw Men's F51/F52/F53 | 🏆 LatestLY

The victory marks another milestone in Soorma’s international career. A Paralympic silver medallist in the club throw F51 from Paris 2024 and an Asian Para Games gold medallist at Hangzhou, Soorma transitioned successfully into continental discus contention in Aichi-Nagoya. 🏆 Pranav Soorma Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Discuss Throw Men's F51/F52/F53.

Pranav Soorma wins gold in F51 discus throw at Asian Para Games, Ram Ratan bags silver

Pranav Soorma wins gold in F51 discus at Asian Para Games with a record 11.66, while Ram Ratan takes silver for India.