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Who is Suvarna Raj? Asian Para Games gold medallist who is also an advocate

Suvarna Raj, a 44-year-old para-athlete from Greater Noida, won gold for India in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She finished first with a best throw of 15.66m, adding another medal to her international…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 2:32 AM
Who is Suvarna Raj? Asian Para Games gold medallist who is also an advocate
Key Things to Know
  • Suvarna Raj won gold for India in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games.
  • Raj secured the top spot with a best effort of 15.66 meters on her fifth attempt.
  • Iran's Shahla Hadidi took silver with 15.45 meters, while Vietnam's Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen claimed bronze with 14.65 meters.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. The 44-year-old from Greater Noida recorded a winning throw of 15.66 meters on her fifth attempt, finishing ahead of Iran's Shahla Hadidi and Vietnam's Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen.

Coached by Pintu Nagar, Raj has competed internationally since 2017 and is ranked second in Asia in her classification. Beyond sports, she works as a disability rights advocate and accessibility specialist, having conducted over 1,000 accessibility audits across India and served as an election accessibility ambassador.

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