In a blistering display in Aichi‑Nagoya, Pranav Soorma leapt to the top of the men’s discus F51/52/53 event with a 11.66m throw, setting a new Asian record—his fourth attempt was the game‑changer.
Ram Ratan Singh, 31, followed close behind, smashing a 10.35m throw in his second round to capture silver and seal a one‑two finish for India.
The bronze went to Iran’s Alireza Hemami, who sent out a longer 20.20m throw. However, the event used the Raza Point System, which levels performances across classifications, so Hemami’s distance translated to a third‑place score.
Soorma’s record‑breaking throw not only adds another gold to his Asian Para Games résumé but also pushes India’s overall tally higher in the continental competition.
With the medal haul on the rise, the next big challenge for the Indian squad will be the upcoming men's club throw final, where Soorma is tipped to defend his title.