Pakistan’s leading para-athlete Haider Ali won the silver medal in the men’s F37 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, finishing just 19 centimetres behind the gold medallist.
The 41-year-old recorded a best throw of 57.20 metres to secure second place. Uzbekistan’s Qudratillokhon Ma’ruf Khojayev won gold with a 57.39-metre throw, setting a new Asian Para Games record, while India’s Hani claimed bronze with 57.04 metres.
Haider Ali’s Strong Performance
Haider Ali said he had trained for a year in preparation for the event. His silver medal adds another major achievement to an already distinguished international career.
The athlete from Gujranwala won the discus throw gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and secured bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
His other major international achievements include a silver medal in the long jump at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics and bronze at Rio 2016.
The silver medal in Nagoya further strengthens Haider Ali’s record as one of Pakistan’s most accomplished para-athletes