Summary Haider Ali won the gold medal in discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and secured bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
(Web Desk) - Pakistan’s para-athlete Haider Ali won the silver medal in the men’s F37 discus throw event at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
The 41-year-old athlete secured second place with a best throw of 57.20 metres, finishing just 19 centimetres behind Uzbekistan’s Kudratillo Khon Kholmatov, who claimed gold with a throw of 57.39 metres, setting a new Asian Para Games record.
India’s Hani won the bronze medal with a throw of 57.04 metres in a closely contested competition.
Hailing from Gujranwala, Haider Ali has an impressive record on the international stage. He won the gold medal in discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and secured bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
His other major achievements include a silver medal in the long jump at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics and a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
The silver medal in Nagoya adds another significant achievement to Haider Ali’s distinguished career and further highlights Pakistan’s presence in international para-sports.
