| Pakistan at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | PAK |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Pakistan |
| in Tokyo | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Pakistan competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021. [1] [2] It sent two athletes, one of either gender to compete in athletics (discus throw).
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Haider Ali | Athletics | Men's discus throw F37 | 3 September |
One Pakistani male athlete, Haider Ali (Discus Throw F37), successfully to break through the qualifications for the 2020 Paralympics after breaking the qualification limit. [3]
Anila Izzat Baig will be participating in the F64 Discus Throw. She is first Pakistani female para athlete who is competing in the Paralympics. She ended at 10th place in F64 Discus Throw. [4]
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Michal Burian is a Czech-born Australian Paralympic javelin thrower. He won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Two years later, he secured another silver medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships. In both competitions, his achievements were clinched during the final round with a clutch throw, proving Burian's ability to perform under pressure.
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