Pranav Soorma Sets Asian Record to Win Gold in Men's Discus Throw at Asian Para Games
Pranav Soorma won gold in the men's discus throw combined F51 52 53 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, setting a new Asian record with a throw of 11.66 meters. His compatriot Ram Ratan Singh secured silver, completing a one-two finish for India. The event combined athletes from different classifications, with final rankings determined by the Raza Point System, which adjusts scores based on impairment levels. Soorma, a former club throw gold medallist and Paralympic silver medallist, competed in discus throw for the first time at a major event.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 20 Oct, 10:23 am. Other outlets followed.