Haider targets another medal at Nagoya Para Games
“Pakistan’s veteran para-athlete and 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist Haider Ali is confident of delivering his best performance at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, scheduled for October 18-…”
“Yes, I have worked hard and, Insha’Allah, will do my best,” Haider he departed for Japan. Haider confirmed that he would compete in the discus throw event. “Yes, I will participate in the discus throw.
I have three other athletes with me,” he said. A 16-member Pakistan’s contingent will compete in athletics, powerlifting, table tennis and wheelchair tennis, this correspondent has learnt. The 41-year-old has an illustrious career on the international stage.
He won gold in the discus throw at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, silver in the long jump at Beijing 2008 and bronze in the long jump at Rio 2016. He also secured bronze in the discus throw at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Haider is also a four-time Asian Para Games gold medallist and has also won two bronze medals at the continental event.
Written by Sheheryar Munawar
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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