Suvarna Raj Clinches Gold in Discus at Asian Para Games 2026

Suvarna Raj Triumphs in Discus Throw

In a remarkable achievement, Suvarna Raj from India secured the gold medal in the women's discus throw F54 category at the Asian Para Games 2026, achieving a remarkable throw of 15.66 meters. This victory marked India's first gold medal of the day on Thursday.

Competing against five other athletes, Suvarna showcased her skill by surpassing the 15-meter mark in four of her six attempts. Her winning throw was recorded during her fifth attempt, allowing her to stand atop the podium and contribute to India's medal tally at this prestigious para-sporting event.

Medal Standings

Iran's Shahla Hadidi took home the silver medal with a throw of 15.45 meters, while Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy earned the bronze with a distance of 14.65 meters.

Suvarna's victory was a strong start for the Indian team, marking the country's 15th gold medal at the Games.

Badminton and Archery Highlights

In other events, Indian para-badminton players Manisha Ramadass and Pramod Bhagat secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category after a semifinal loss to Indonesia's Oktila Leani Ratri and Hikmat Ramdani.

The Indian duo lost the match with scores of 21-16, 13-21, 17-21, despite winning the first game.

Ratri and Ramdani will now compete against India's Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nitesh Kumar in the final, providing another chance for India to win gold.

Earlier, Indian para-archer Swati Chaudhary claimed a silver medal in the women's W1 individual archery event, narrowly losing to China's Mengkan Cen with a score of 4-6. Swati initially led 4-2 but was unable to maintain her advantage as Cen made a comeback.

India's Growing Medal Count

With the three medals earned today, India's overall tally has reached 65, comprising 15 golds, 22 silvers, and 28 bronzes.