Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Pakistan's Haider Ali won silver in the men's F37 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday. The 41-year-old recorded a throw of 57.20 metres to finish second in a closely contested final. Uzbekistan's Kudratillokhon Marufkhujaev claimed gold with 57.39 metres, setting a new Asian Para Games record.

Ali produced six throws of 51.63, 56.51, 54.98, 53.65, 57.20 and 54.45 metres. His best effort secured silver, just 19 centimetres behind the gold-medal winner. India's Haney took bronze with 57.04 metres, with both Ali and the Indian athlete recording personal bests.

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Speaking from Nagoya, Ali credited his preparation fo...