Nagoya, 22 October, 2026 (Nosheen): 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, adding another achievement to his distinguished international career. 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 the gold medal with a throw of 57.39 metres and set 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 established himself as one of Pakistan’s prominent para-athletes through his consistent performances at major international events. He won the gold medal in discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and secured bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. His other notable achievements include a silver medal in the long jump at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics and a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Haider Ali’s silver-medal performance in Nagoya further strengthens Pakistan’s presence in international para-sports and highlights the country’s achievements on the regional sporting stage.