Discover how India’s Ashok Kumar Malik clinched a silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday, marking an upgrade from his previous bronze.
IMAGE: India’s Ashok Malik achieved a best lift of 192kg in his second attempt to claim a silver medal in the men’s 65kg category at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Photograph: India AllSports/X
Key Points
- Ashok Kumar Malik secured a silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday.
- Malik, who previously won bronze, lifted a best of 192kg in the competition.
- China’s Zou Yi claimed the gold medal with a 216kg lift, while Indonesia’s Margono took bronze.
- Commonwealth Games medallist Jhandu Kumar finished fifth in the men’s 72kg event with a 190kg lift.
- Suman Devi and Seema Rani placed sixth and seventh respectively in the women’s up to 61kg event.
India’s Ashok Kumar Malik clinched the silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting competition at the Asian Para Games here on Tuesday, upgrading his bronze from the previous edition. The 37-year-old from Gohana in Sonipat district, who contracted polio as a child, lifted a best of 192kg. Reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China clinched gold with an effort of 216kg. Indonesia’s Margono took bronze with 177kg.
Malik’s Performance And Other Indian Results
Ashok opened with a successful 187kg lift before managing 192kg in his second attempt. He failed to lift 201kg in his final attempt.
Para powerlifting is a bench press competition that tests upper-body strength. It has only one discipline, but athletes compete in different weight categories. Athletes competing in powerlifting have impairments in their hips or legs.
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jhandu Kumar finished fifth in a field of eight competitors in the men’s 72kg event with a best lift of 190kg. He failed in his next two attempts at 195kg. Malaysia’s Anak Gustin bagged the gold medal with a lift of 225kg.
In the women’s up to 61kg event, Suman Devi and Seema Rani finished sixth and seventh, respectively. Suman’s best effort of 101kg came in her final attempt, while two failed lifts left Seema with a best of 96kg.
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