Suvarna Raj wins gold in women's F54 discus throw at Asian Para Games

India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She topped the event with a best throw of 15.66m.Suvarna put up a strong show, crossing the 15m mark four times in her six attempts. Her best effort came in the fifth attempt, which helped her finish first and claim the gold medal.Iran’s Shahla Hadidi won silver with a throw of 15.45m, while Vietnam’s Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen took bronze with 14.65m.What is the F54 category?The F54 category is for seated athletes with impairments that affect their trunk and lower-body movement. They compete from a throwing chair.Athletes use their arm and upper-body strength to throw the discus. Limited control over the trunk can affect their technique and the power they generate.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.