Quick Info
| Profession | Para Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Suvarna Raj
22/10/2026
Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a best throw of 15.66 metres. She finished ahead of Iran's Shahla Hadidi and Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy, and her gold helped India's medal tally at the Games. President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated her on the achievement.
01/02/2026
Suvarna Raj won bronze in the women's F54/55 discus throw at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, held as part of the 17th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship. The result added to her international results earlier in the year.
01/01/2026
Suvarna Raj won gold in the discus throw and silver in the shot put at the Canberra Track Meet in Australia in January 2026. These results strengthened her standing in international para athletics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Winning gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games (October 2026) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Discus Throw Coach | Pintu Nagar |
| Category | Women's F54 Discus Throw |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Met Husband | 2006, at a national sports event in Delhi |
| Married | 2008 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Pradeep Raj (Para Athlete) |
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| Children | Son: Prasun Raj |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised concerns in 2015 at the National Para-Athletics Championships in Panchkula, Haryana about the lack of accessible toilets and suitable accommodation for athletes with disabilities, and contacted Prime Minister Narendra Modi about these problems | |
| 2. Received the Karamveer Puraskar from the Indian Confederation of NGOs (iCONGO) in 2015 for her work in social change and disability rights | |
| 3. In June 2017, she was reportedly forced to sleep on the floor of a Garib Rath train while travelling from Nagpur to Nizamuddin after being denied a lower berth; the incident led to public criticism and an inquiry ordered by then Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu | |
| 4. Received the United Nations SDG Action Award in the Changemaker category in Rome, Italy, on 29 October 2024 | |
| 5. In January 2026, won gold in discus throw and silver in shot put at a track meet in Canberra, Australia | |
| 6. In February 2026, won bronze in the women's F54/55 discus throw at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, held as part of the 17th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship |
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