Asian Para Games: 1-2 for India! Pranav, Ram Ratan clinch discus gold and silver
Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh secured gold and silver medals respectively in the men's discus throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Soorma set a new Asian record, while the final standings were determined by the Raza Point System to account for different disability classifications.
Why it matters
This showcases India's growing success in international para-sports and highlights the technical complexity of fair competition in multi-classification athletic events.
NEW DELHI: India continued to swell their medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh secured a memorable one-two finish in the men's discus throw combined F51/52/53 event on Tuesday, with Soorma setting a new Asian record to clinch gold.The 32-year-old Soorma produced a best throw of 11.66m in his fourth attempt to take the top spot, while compatriot Singh, 31, claimed silver with an effort of 10.35m in his second attempt. Both athletes compete in the F51 classification.The result added another gold and silver to India's growing medal haul at the continental para-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya, with the Indian duo delivering a standout performance in the field.Soorma adds another gold to his Asian Para Games collectionSoorma continued his impressive run at the Asian Para Games after winning gold in the men's club throw F51 event at the previous edition in China.
Headlinne story · 3 newsrooms
Indian Athletes Secure Multiple Gold Medals at Asian Para Games
What every outlet reported, where they differ, and how each framed it →
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in