Tezzbuzz Desk– Indian players continue to perform brilliantly in the Asian Para Games 2026. On Thursday, October 22, the fifth day of the competition, India's para athlete Suvarna Raj brought great success to the country by winning the gold medal in the women's discus throw event. Suwarna achieved first place in the final match with a best throw of 15.66 metres. With his achievement, India's tally of gold medals increased to 15.
Suvarna participated in the women's F54 category in the competition held in Aichi-Nagoya. He performed brilliantly in the discus throwing competition while sitting on a wheelchair. The throw that won Suvarna the gold medal came in her fifth attempt. By throwing the discus to a distance of 15.66 meters, she left her rivals behind and secured the top position. Iran's Shahla Hadidi presented a tough challenge in the match. He won the silver medal with a throw of 15.45 meters. In this way Suvarna won the gold medal by a margin of just 21 cm. The Vietnamese athlete finished third and won the bronze medal. Suvarna's performance in the close contest became a special achievement for India. The F54 category is for para athletes who participate in sitting sports and have severe limitations in the movements of their lower limbs. In such matches, the upper body strength, technique and balance of the players play an important role. Suvarna showed with her performance that great achievements can be achieved at the international level with determination and continuous hard work.
Suvarna Raj is not only known as a successful player. She has also been working for the rights of disabled people for a long time. He has made many efforts to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and their rights. His work outside the sports field has also earned him a distinct identity. His efforts for the rights of persons with disabilities and social change have also been recognized at the international level. In the year 2024, Suvarna Raj was honored with the UN SDG Action Award from the United Nations. This honor is given for efforts related to Sustainable Development Goals. This achievement brought global recognition to her social contribution. Suvarna's gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 is another important achievement for India. His performance not only added to the country's medal tally but also highlighted the talent and potential of Indian players in para sports. Suvarna's success is an inspiring example of her continuous contribution to sports and social sector.