Asian Para Games 2026: Suvarna Raj clinches women’s F54 discus gold
Para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Her victory follows a consistent performance record and highlights her career as both an athlete and disability rights advocate.
Why it matters
The win showcases the success of Indian para-athletes and brings attention to the F54 category in international athletics.
Asian Para Games 2026: Suvarna Raj clinches women’s F54 discus gold left File photo of Suvarna Raj. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cboapo/article71609916.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Suvarna_Raj.jpg SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Seoul, Korea: Para Athelete Suvarna Raj resident of Delhi, seen outside Seoul airport in Korea where she went for international athelete meet. (Picture to go with Maria Akram's story) Photo: Special Arrangement. The 44-year-old from Greater Noida delivered a consistent performance, recording four throws beyond the 15-metre mark in her six attempts Nagoya Suvarna Raj clinched the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games with a best effort of 15.66m, in Nagoya on Thursday (October 22, 2026). The 44-year-old from Greater Noida delivered a consistent performance, recording four throws beyond the 15-metre mark in her six attempts. She produced her gold-medal-winning effort in the fifth attempt to finish on top of the podium.
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