Tokyo Paralympic Video games gold medallist leads Pakistan’s 16-member four-discipline contingent
KARACHI:
Pakistan’s veteran para-athlete and 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Video games gold medallist Haider Ali is assured of delivering his greatest efficiency on the Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Video games, scheduled for October 18-24.
“Sure, I’ve labored onerous and, Insha’Allah, will do my greatest,” Haider informed The Specific Tribune as he departed for Japan.
Haider confirmed that he would compete within the discus throw occasion.
“Sure, I’ll take part within the discus throw. I’ve three different athletes with me,” he stated.
A 16-member Pakistan’s contingent will compete in athletics, powerlifting, desk tennis and wheelchair tennis, this correspondent has learnt.
The 41-year-old has an illustrious profession on the worldwide stage. He received gold within the discus throw on the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Video games, silver within the lengthy bounce at Beijing 2008 and bronze within the lengthy bounce at Rio 2016. He additionally secured bronze within the discus throw on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Video games.
Haider can also be a four-time Asian Para Video games gold medallist and has additionally received two bronze medals on the continental occasion.