The Paris Paralympics have turned into a medal-winning festival for India. So far, India has bagged 17 medals, including 6 golds, positioning the country at 17th place in the overall ranking. This is a huge achievement, especially when compared to the Tokyo Olympics where India won 6 medals but none of them were gold. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s performance has been quite limited, with only one athlete representing the country.
Haider Ali Secures Bronze for Pakistan
Pakistan’s sole representative at the Paris Paralympics, Haider Ali, has managed to win a bronze medal in the men’s discus throw F37 event. Haider’s final attempt of 52.54 meters secured him the medal after struggling in his earlier attempts. The competition, held at the iconic Stade de France, saw Haider start with a strong 52.28-meter throw, but he couldn’t maintain momentum until his impressive last throw brought him onto the podium.
Haider Ali Makes History for Pakistan at Paris Paralympics
Haider Ali: A Paralympic Hero for Pakistan
Haider Ali has now won four medals in his Paralympic career, cementing his status as Pakistan’s only Paralympic medalist. He previously clinched gold in Tokyo and silver at the Beijing Paralympics in 2008. His latest bronze adds to Pakistan’s modest collection of four Paralympic medals in total. Haider directly qualified for the Paris Games thanks to his exceptional performance at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, making him a beacon of hope for Pakistan’s future in Paralympic sports.
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India’s Glorious Medal Run
While Haider has kept Pakistan’s flag flying, India’s athletes have been on fire, consistently winning medals across multiple disciplines. This remarkable performance puts India far ahead of Pakistan in the Paralympics medal tally. Athletes from India have made their mark in track and field events, powerlifting, and more, showcasing the nation’s growth in Paralympic sports. With 6 golds in their tally, India’s position in the top 20 countries at the Paris Paralympics is an inspiring achievement for sports fans back home.
