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Suvarna Raj wins gold in women’s F54 discus throw at Asian Para Games

India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She topped the event with a best throw of 15.66m.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 2:05 AM
Suvarna Raj wins gold in women’s F54 discus throw at Asian Para Games
Key Things to Know
  • India's Suvarna Raj won gold in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games.
  • Raj achieved her winning throw of 15.66 meters on her fifth attempt.
  • Raj crossed the 15-meter mark four times across her six attempts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India's Suvarna Raj secured the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw event at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She claimed top honors with a personal best throw of 15.66 meters, achieved on her fifth attempt.

Raj surpassed the 15-meter threshold on four of her six total attempts during the competition. Iran's Shahla Hadidi took the silver medal with a mark of 15.45 meters, while Vietnam's Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen earned bronze with a 14.65-meter throw.

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