Ashok Kumar Malik won a silver medal. (SAI/PCI)
\n\nIndia's Ashok Kumar Malik bagged the silver medal in the men's 65kg para powerlifting event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Tuesday. He delivered a commanding display with a best lift of 192kg.
\n\nHe came second behind China's Zou Yo, the reigning Paralympic champion. Yi won the gold medal with a stunning lift of 216kg. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Margono got bronze, with a best lift of 177kg.
\n\nBattling against a strong field, Malik began with a successful lift of 187kg in his opening attempt.
\n\nHe then raised the bar with a successful second attempt at 192kg, strengthening his position in the medal contest.
\n\nBut he wasn't able to clear 201kg in his third and final attempt. Despite missing out on a higher lift, his second-attempt effort proved sufficient to secure the silver medal and add another podium finish to India’s campaign at the continental multi-sport event.
\n\nMalik’s achievement is particularly significant given the physical demands of para powerlifting, a sport that tests athletes’ upper-body strength, technique and ability to perform under pressure. Competitors perform the bench press, with results determined by the weight successfully lifted across their attempts.
\n\nHis…
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