NAGOYA, Japan: Pakistan’s celebrated para-athlete Haider Ali won silver in the men’s F37 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, narrowly missing gold after a thrilling final decided by just 19 centimetres.
Alhamdolilah silver medal in Asian para games Nagoya 2026 https://t.co/F4QV9rNyV8
— Haider Ali (@HaiderAthlete) October 21, 2026
The 41-year-old Gujranwala-born athlete recorded a best throw of 57.20 metres, finishing behind Uzbekistan’s Kudratillokhon Marufkhujaev, who claimed gold with an Asian Para Games record of 57.39 metres. India’s Haney secured bronze with a throw of 57.04 metres.
Ali’s performance added another medal to his distinguished international career and reaffirmed his place among Asia’s leading para-athletes.
Haider Ali delivers season-defining performance
Ali’s six attempts measured 51.63, 56.51, 54.98, 53.65, 57.20 and 54.45 metres, with his fifth throw proving decisive in the closely contested competition.
Both Ali and Haney recorded personal bests, while the Indian athlete finished just 16 centimetres behind the Pakistani competitor.
Speaking to media, Ali said he was grateful for the reward for his hard work, adding that he had trained for a year in preparation for the major event.
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Uzbekistan’s Tolibboy Yuldashev finished fourth with 55.39 metres, followed by Japan’s Yamato Shimbo with 51.31 metres. Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Mukimov placed sixth with 49.90 metres, while Thailand’s Thanaphon Kongsao finished seventh with 36.34 metres.
The world record in the men’s F37 discus throw remains 59.75 metres, set by Uzbekistan’s Khusniddin Norbekov at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
silver medal throw in Asian para games 2026 https://t.co/S5sJhLZbfi
— Haider Ali (@HaiderAthlete) October 21, 2026
A decorated career in para athletics
Ali has represented Pakistan at the highest level for nearly two decades, building an impressive medal collection across Paralympic and Asian Para Games competitions.
His major achievements include:
- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: Gold in the discus throw.
- Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games: Silver in the long jump.
- Rio 2016 Paralympic Games: Bronze in the long jump.
- Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Bronze in the discus throw.
- Asian Para Games: Four gold medals and two bronze medals.
His silver medal in Nagoya further strengthens Pakistan’s presence in international para athletics and adds another milestone to a career marked by consistency, resilience and podium finishes.
