Pakistan’s Haider Ali has earned a bronze medal in the discus throw event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024.
Competing in the F37 category, Haider achieved a throw of 52.54 meters in his final attempt, securing his place on the podium. The gold medal in the event was claimed by an Uzbek athlete, who threw an impressive 56.03 meters.
Haider Ali, who hails from Gujranwala, made his mark with his first throw of 52.28 meters, while his subsequent attempts were declared fouls. It was his final effort that clinched him the bronze medal at Paris Paralympics.
This latest achievement adds to Haider Ali’s illustrious career, as he previously won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020, where he threw 52.26 meters in the discus throw event. His journey of success began in 2008 at the Beijing Paralympics, where he earned a silver medal in the long jump event. In the 2016 Rio Paralympics, he won a bronze medal, making this his fourth Paralympic medal overall.
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Haider’s accomplishments go beyond the Paralympics. He has secured a silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships and boasts an impressive record in the Asian Para Games, where he has won four gold and two bronze medals. To date, Haider Ali has claimed a total of five gold, two silver, and three bronze medals for Pakistan, solidifying his legacy as one of the country’s most celebrated para-athletes.
This latest bronze medal in Paris Paralympics adds to Haider’s impressive collection, further showcasing his remarkable resilience, determination, and enduring commitment to representing Pakistan on the global stage.
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The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held at the Stade de France on 8 September 2024, starting at 9 p.m. CEST.
During the Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Paralympic flag will be handed over to a delegation representing LA28 (Los Angeles 2028) – the next hosts of the Summer Paralympic Games in four years.
