Suvarna Raj won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games

Suvarna Raj (Image credit: PCI) India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She reached the top of the event with a best throw of 15.66m.Suvarna put in a strong show, clearing the 15m mark four times in her six attempts. Her best performance came in the fifth attempt, which helped her finish first and win the gold medal.Iran’s Shahla Hadidi took silver with a throw of 15.45m, while Vietnam’s Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen took bronze with 14.65m.

What is category F54?

Category F54 is intended for seated athletes with disabilities affecting the movement of the torso and lower body. They compete from the throwing chair.Athletes use arm and upper body strength to throw the discus. Limited control over the trunk can affect their technique and the power they generate.