Haider Ali Age, Wiki and Bio

Haider Ali

Quick Info

ProfessionAll-Rounder Para-Athlete
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth12/12/1984
Age39 years
BirthplaceKhiali Shahpur, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionAll-Rounder Para-Athlete
HometownGujranwala
Marital StatusMarried
Zodiac SignSagittarius
ReligionIslam

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityUniversity College Lahore (1998)
Educational QualificationGraduate

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherSadiq Ali (Businessman, Body Builder)
Siblings9 siblings

Career

Achievements
  • Awarded the National Youth Award in 2015.
  • Won gold in the men’s long jump F37 category at the 2006 Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Set a world record with a long jump of 6.44 meters at the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games in Beijing, winning Pakistan's first-ever Paralympic medal (silver).
  • Clinched a gold medal in the F38 Long jump and a bronze in the T-38 100m at the First Asian Para Games in 2010.
  • Won a bronze medal in the T37 long jump at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games, marking Pakistan’s first bronze at the Paralympics.
  • First Pakistani Para athlete to win a medal (silver) at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019.
  • Claimed gold in the discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in 2021, earning a reward of Rs 2.5 million from Punjab Sports Minister.
Current StatusCompeting in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, serving as Pakistan's flag bearer.

Favourites

HeroUsain Bolt

Some Lesser Known Facts

Haider comes from a landowning family and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth.
His right leg is shorter and thinner than his left, showcasing his physical challenges.
Transitioned from a weak childhood to a confident athlete by taking sports seriously at 18.
Had to rely on online resources for training in his hometown due to a lack of coaching facilities.
Originally worked as a line superintendent at WAPDA.