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India\u2019s Ashok Kumar Malik clinched the silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting competition at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old lifted a best of 192kg to finish behind reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who clinched gold with an effort of 216kg. Indonesia\u2019s Margono took home the bronze medal with 177kg.<\/p>\n

Ashok opened with a successful 187kg lift before managing 192kg in his second attempt. He failed to lift 201kg in his final attempt.<\/p>\n

Para powerlifting is a bench press competition that tests upper body strength. It has only one discipline, but the athletes compete in different weight categories.<\/p>\n

READ: Swimmer Himanshu Nandal bags bronze in men\u2019s 400m freestyle S11 event<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

The athletes competing in powerlifting have an impairment in their hips or legs.<\/p>\n

Ashok, who hails from Gohana in Sonipat district, had contracted polio as a child.<\/p>\n

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jhandu Kumar finished fifth in a field of eight competitors with a lift of 190kg. He failed in his next two attempts at 195kg.<\/p>\n

Malaysia\u2019s Anak Gustin bagged the gold medal with a lift of 225kg.<\/p>\n

Published on Oct 20, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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