Suvarna Raj Wins Women's F54 Discus Gold at Asian Para Gamesਸੁਵਰਨਾ ਰਾਜ ਨੇ ਏਸ਼ੀਅਨ ਪੈਰਾ ਗੇਮਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ F54 ਡਿਸਕਸ ਦਾ ਸੋਨਾ ਜਿੱਤਿਆ

Suvarna Raj won India's first gold medal of the day at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, taking the women's F54 discus throw on Thursday, 22 October 2026, with a best effort of 15.66 metres.

How the final unfolded

The 44-year-old from Greater Noida threw beyond 15 metres four times in her six attempts, and her winning throw came in the fifth, according to PTI reports carried by The Hindu and Sportstar. Iran's Shahla Hadidi took silver with 15.45 metres and Vietnam's Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen bronze with 14.65 metres, India.com reported.

Who is Suvarna Raj

A wheelchair user, Suvarna has competed in para sport since 2017 and has represented India at three Asian Para Games, according to The Times of India. She is also an advocate who works on accessibility for people with disabilities, and Mint described her as a former Election Commission brand ambassador.

India's day in Nagoya

Swati Chaudhary won India's first W1 archery medal, a silver, after losing the final to China's Cen Mengkan, while Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold in the compound mixed team event. India also added three bronzes in para badminton, including Manisha Ramadass and Pramod Bhagat in mixed doubles. Mint put India's tally at 71 medals, 16 gold, 22 silver and 33 bronze, fourth on the table.

Frequently asked: who won the women's F54 discus at the Asian Para Games 2026?

Suvarna Raj of India won gold with a throw of 15.66 metres.

Who won silver and bronze?

Shahla Hadidi of Iran took silver with 15.45 metres and Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen of Vietnam took bronze with 14.65 metres.

How many medals has India won so far?

Mint reported 71 medals, including 16 gold, after Thursday's events.