With a top throw of 15.66m, Indian para athlete Suvarna Raj took home the gold medal in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday.
In her six throws, the 44 year old athlete from Greater Noida showed consistency, with four throws going over the 15 meter barrier. In her fifth attempt, she performed her gold medal winning performance to win the event.
The Indian contingent’s day got off to a good start with Suvarna’s triumph, as the country’s athletes continued to compete at the Asian Para Games. India’s 15th gold medal at the Games was earned by her.
Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women’s F54 discus throw event at the Asian Para Games (Image source: Paralympic Committee of India) https://t.co/aSzxO1I9lg — ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2026
In the meantime, following their semi-final loss to Hikmat Ramdani and Oktila Leani Ratri of Indonesia, Indian para shuttlers Manisha Ramadass and Pramod Bhagat earned the bronze medal in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 event. After winning the first game, the Indian pair lost the match in a three game match 21-16, 13-21, 17-21.
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